Thousands of Los Angeles city workers launch 24-hour strike over alleged unfair labor practices
- The strike was organized by SEIU Local 721 and involves over 11,000 workers including sanitation, airport, traffic officers, mechanics, and engineers.
- The union accused the city of failing to bargain in good faith and engaging in practices that restrict employee rights.
- The strike resulted in disruptions to services like trash pickup, traffic operations, and airport operations.
- It is part of a larger wave of labor unrest in Los Angeles and across California this summer.
- Negotiations between the city and union are set to resume within days after the strike concludes.























