Los Angeles County workers have been holding rolling rallies as contract talks for 55,000 members near the finish line. In the face of the economic crisis, they are working hard to take the opportunity to find efficiencies in the system and protect services.
“There’s a lot of stuff they contract out that’s not necessary, it’s not cost-effective, they’re not saving money. It’s better to make people permanent and train us to do the job better,” SEIU 721 bargaining chair Linda Dent told an ABC reporter.
Video: Click here to watch the KABC story about LA County workers rallying for services
Members have been holding break-time rallies at County facilities for more than a week, heading into a massive event at the Board of Supervisors on September 29 — just 24 hours before LA County contracts expire. Click here to get details about the September 29 rally.