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Philadelphia city and union workers reached a tentative deal ending a weeklong strike that halted residential trash pickup, with workers receiving a 3% annual raise over three years and additional benefits, while residents and city services experienced disruptions.
Thousands of Philadelphia city employees have returned to full-time office work after a judge rejected a union's lawsuit against Mayor Cherelle Parker's mandate. The union argued the mandate violated their contract and would harm workers, but the judge ruled in favor of the city. The mandate ends the virtual work policy established in 2021 and aims to create a more visible and accessible government. The union has also filed an unfair-practices complaint, which is still pending.
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.
Thousands of San Jose city workers, represented by IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101, are set to go on strike starting August 15 after failed salary negotiations. The strike, which is the largest in recent history, will last for three days and impact various city-run services. The unions are demanding an 18% raise over the next three years to address the high cost of living and job competitiveness. The city's best and final offer is 5% for the first year, 4% for the second, and 3% for the third. The unions argue that the city has the funds to meet their demands, while the city claims it cannot afford to do so without cutting vital services.
Over 11,000 Los Angeles city workers, represented by SEIU Local 721, are preparing for a one-day strike to protest contract negotiations, marking the first such strike action in over 40 years. The workers plan to picket outside City Hall, Los Angeles International Airport, and other locations, alleging a refusal to bargain in good faith. The strike comes amidst ongoing strikes by Hollywood writers, actors, and hotel workers. The union claims that the city has reneged on promises to negotiate and has filed unfair labor practice claims. The strike could impact services and comes at a time when the city is experiencing a high job vacancy rate.
Over 11,000 Los Angeles city employees, including sanitation workers, airport employees, and street services, plan to go on a one-day strike in an effort to "shut down" the city. The strike, organized by SEIU Local 721, comes after what the union describes as "bad faith bargaining" by city administrators who have failed to address issues such as worker resources and vacancies in crucial roles. This marks the first strike of its kind for Local 721 in over 40 years and adds to the wave of organized labor activity across the city and country.