Fresno County Labor Walkout Affects Neediest Residents
Some of the neediest Fresno County residents were unable to access welfare workers, family counselors or health care providers during a three-day strike this week involving about 2,000 county workers. Members of the Service Employees International Union and California Nurses Association went on strike over pay cuts of at least 9%.
- "Neediest Valley Residents Hurt the Most by 3-Day Fresno County Labor Strike" (Alexander, Fresno Bee, 1/25).