US: Municipal workers plan to strike and protest in Los Angeles Aug. 8

Event

Unionized public workers will stage a 24-hour strike and related demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, Aug. 8. Labour union SEIU Local 721 has called for the strike to demand better working conditions and contractual updates for public workers in Los Angeles. Protesters will gather at the City Hall on North Springs Street from 11:00 for a rally, although striking workers will reportedly form picket lines at other sites as early as 04:00. Authorities expect gathering in several locations in Los Angeles, including the Griffith Observatory. SEIU Local 721-affiliated workers from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Port of Los Angeles are also expected to join the strike and protest. Thousands of workers are likely to participate in the action.

Authorities are likely to deploy additional security to monitor the gathering from the morning of Aug. 8; traffic disruptions are likely in the affected area. The work stoppage will likely result in significant disruptions in the delivery of public services. Disruptions to operations at LAX and the Port of Los Angeles are also likely through Aug. 8, depending on the level of participation.

Advice

Exercise caution near all demonstrations. Seek alternative routes and allow additional time to reach destinations in central Los Angeles Aug. 8. Reconfirm public service appointments Aug. 8. Heed instructions from authorities.

Resources

LAX
Port of Los Angeles