- The largest sanitation worker strike began in the suburbs of Boston, involving the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Republic Services, with picketing continuing in Georgia.
- Negotiations involving Boston-area workers continue while Teamsters extend picket lines to Los Angeles.
- A strike involving Republic services has begun, with picket lines extending from Boston into Southern California and the Pacific Northwest.
California State Employee Strike Begins Over Bargaining Dispute
What happened
State employees in California participated in a one-day unfair-practice strike on October 21, 2026, in Eureka. The strike was called by SEIU Local 1000 after the California Department of Resources rejected the union’s proposals in bulk on June 30. Employees have been working without a contract for over three months.
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Why it matters
The strike is part of a larger trend of Republic services strikes across the United States. The dispute centers on the state's refusal to bargain in good faith, which impacts public service delivery and state operations.
A strike involving Republic services has begun, with picket lines extending from Boston into Southern California and the Pacific Northwest.
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Eureka
city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States