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Thousands of California public employees set to strike over contract

The Guardian World Wednesday 21 October 2026, 13:20 UTC By Uwa Ede-Osifo 1 min read
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SEIU Local 1000, representing nurses and teachers, pushing for higher wages, telework and affordable healthcareThousands of California state workers were set to strike Wednesday, rallying outside government buildings in several cities, as tensions boiled over lapsed contract negotiations with governor Gavin Newsom’s administration. SEIU Local 1000, a union that represents roughly 100,000 public employees, including nurses and teachers, has been pushing for higher wages, flexible telework and...

SEIU Local 1000, representing nurses and teachers, pushing for higher wages, telework and affordable healthcare

Thousands of California state workers were set to strike Wednesday, rallying outside government buildings in several cities, as tensions boiled over lapsed contract negotiations with governor Gavin Newsom’s administration.

SEIU Local 1000, a union that represents roughly 100,000 public employees, including nurses and teachers, has been pushing for higher wages, flexible telework and affordable healthcare.

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