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labor-strikes2 years ago

Faculty Strikes Hit California State Universities

Faculty members at the California State University system are engaging in rolling strikes at four campuses to demand higher pay and better benefits. The strikes, organized by the California Faculty Association, represent a response to stalled contract negotiations with the university system. The union is seeking a 12% pay increase for the current academic year, while the university has offered a 5% increase for each of the next three years. The strikes aim to demonstrate the union's ability to organize its members for job actions if necessary.

labor-rights2 years ago

Hotel Workers in Los Angeles and Southern California Strike for Better Pay and Conditions

Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California, represented by Unite Here Local 11, have gone on strike demanding higher pay and better benefits. The strike comes as tourists flock to the region for the Fourth of July holiday. The hotels claim that the union has not been bargaining in good faith, while the workers express frustration over the high cost of living in Los Angeles. This strike is part of a larger wave of labor actions in Southern California, with workers from various industries demanding improved working conditions. The hotel workers' strike coincides with the summer tourism season, and labor leaders hope to leverage this momentum.