Kern County SEIU workers are planning a second strike on June 3–4, demanding fair wages and accusing the county of underfunding essential public services.
- Kern County SEIU Local 521 workers are planning a second strike, scheduled for June 3rd and 4th, citing unfair labor practices.
- The union rejected the county’s offer of a 3% raise over the next two years, calling it inadequate given current staffing and service demands.
- SEIU accuses the Board of Supervisors of underfunding public services, while county officials argue the union’s financial analysis is misleading.
- Workers say the strike is not just about wages — it’s about protecting the quality of services delivered to the Kern County community.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Kern County workers who are part of SEIU Local 521 are planning another strike. This time, they say it’s to address unfair labor practices on the job.
County workers represented by the Service Employees International Union, Local 521, say they’re going on strike for the second time this year. Among their demands: higher wages and improved working conditions…