California State Workers Rally for Higher Pay Amid Union Pressure
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Workers in Los Angeles, California, are feeling emboldened as unions put pressure on employers over wages in one of the most labor-friendly states in the US. From screenwriters to dockworkers, various sectors have gone on strike or threatened to strike, with unions representing hotel workers and actors currently in negotiations for new contract deals. The high cost of living, inflation, and housing shortages are driving workers to demand higher wages. California, with its strong labor presence and Democratic control, has become a battleground for labor activism, with unions gaining support and workers leveraging their power in a tight job market.
- L.A. Workers Are Feeling Emboldened as Unions Pressure Employers in California The New York Times
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- State workers protest at California state Capitol to demand pay raises amid SEIU bargaining Sacramento Bee
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