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August 8, 2023

11,00 City Workers in Los Angeles Begin One-Day Strike
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In labor news, over 11,000 city workers in Los Angeles have begun a
one-day strike - their first since 1980. The striking workers, including
gardeners, custodians and lifeguards, are represented by SEIU Local 721.
Los Angeles has seen a wave of labor organizing this summer. Hollywood
writers have been on strike since May, and actors have been on strike
since July 14.


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