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Thoughts from Manuel Salgado, a college student living in Los Angeles.

Thoughts from Everett Moore, an employee of the city of Pico Rivera.

Claudia Ramirez, a mother and Los Angeles County employee, talks about going back to school and creating a better life

Linda Templeton-Dent, a grandmother of seven, talks about her dreams for her family: a good education, quality jobs, health care

Arnella Sims, a 31-year Los Angeles County Superior Court reporter, shares her dream of a secure retirement.

David Green, an L.A. County adoptions social worker, shares his hopes and dreams for his young son.

Tony Bravo, an L.A. County social worker, shares his hopes for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

For thousands of temporary workers in public agencies across the state of California, public employment is anything but secure. In