Thousands of California public employees set to strike over contract
SEIU Local 1000, representing nurses and teachers, pushing for higher wages, telework and affordable healthcare
TL;DR
- Thousands of California state workers, represented by SEIU Local 1000, are on strike.
- The union is demanding a 20% salary increase over three years, increased healthcare contributions, and flexible telework.
- Negotiations with Governor Newsom's administration have been at an impasse since the contract expired on June 30.
- SEIU Local 1000 filed a complaint alleging the state engaged in bad faith bargaining.
- Approximately 5,000 essential workers were deemed exempt from the strike by the labor board.