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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.
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