LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Momentary interruptions or library closures throughout Los Angeles County might be attainable this week when staff represented by the Service Staff Worldwide Union go on strike.
The strike by SEIU 721 is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Monday and finish at 6:59 p.m. Wednesday.
“We’re carefully monitoring the scenario and are getting ready our operations for the strike’s potential affect on library providers,” mentioned Skye Patrick, Los Angeles County Librarian. “Within the occasion we’ve to briefly shut our libraries, we suggest clients entry our Digital Library, which is open 24/7. We encourage clients to remain knowledgeable by checking our web site for normal updates because the occasions unfold.”
E book drops at county libraries will stay open for purchasers to return books, library officers mentioned. They don’t but know which libraries is likely to be affected with service disruptions or short-term closures.
Clients can get the most recent info concerning library providers and potential closures at LACountyLibrary.org.
The SEIU has 55,000 members throughout all public sectors of L.A. County, in response to its web site. The union claims the county has repeatedly violated labor legal guidelines and did not discount in good religion on points together with a cost-of-living improve and medical health insurance.
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