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California state workers strike over pay and Newsom's return-to-office order
Original: 'Give us a raise or let us save money': California state workers go on strike over pay, healthcare, and Gavin Newsom's return-to-work mandate
California state workers have launched a strike demanding higher wages, better healthcare options, and an end to Governor Gavin Newsom's mandate requiring employees to return to in-person work. Their slogan, 'give us a raise or let us save money,' reflects the argument that remote work saves staff commuting and living costs. The walkout underscores growing tension between public-sector unions and state governments over workplace flexibility.
Why now: A public-sector strike directly challenging a high-profile governor's return-to-office mandate is drawing wide attention amid ongoing national debates over remote work and worker pay.
California state workersGavin NewsomCalifornia
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