Massive One-Day Strike Shakes Los Angeles as City Workers Demand Fair Treatment

Thousands of city workers in Los Angeles went on a one-day strike to protest what they believe is a lack of good-faith labor negotiations. The strike caused some disruptions, with picketing at City Hall and Los Angeles International Airport. The workers, represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 721, are demanding higher wages and improved benefits. City officials assured the public that essential services would not be impacted, but some services such as trash pickup and traffic operations may be delayed. The union and city officials will resume negotiations next week. This is the first strike by Los Angeles city workers in over 40 years.