A two-day strike organized by SEIU Local 721 in Los Angeles County involved 55,000 public employees, significantly impacting essential services, including ambulance diversions and library closures. The strike coincided with ongoing budgetary issues faced by both city and county governments, stemming from increased liabilities, threats to federal funding, and significant costs associated with recent wildfires. Mayor Karen Bass highlighted a potential shortfall of nearly $1 billion, warning of possible layoffs. Meanwhile, the county's financial stressors included projected wildfire expenses nearing $2 billion and hefty legal settlements related to abuse claims in foster care systems.
The walkout by the public employees union, SEIU Local 721, came as contract negotiations snagged in the face of intense budget pressures.
Both the city and county governments in Los Angeles have struggled in recent months to deal with an onslaught of financial problems, including huge legal liabilities.
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