KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KERO) — SEIU Local 521, the union representing Kern County workers, announced Friday morning that members have voted to authorize a strike.
In a tweet, the union says that county workers have rejected management's latest offer.
BREAKING NEWS: Kern County workers overwhelming REJECT County Management’s Last, Best, and Final Offer and authorized a ULP Strike! pic.twitter.com/sz33ZUvBvn
— SEIU Local 521 (@SEIU521) October 15, 2021
More details are expected later at a press conference set for noon Friday.
We'll continue to provide information as it becomes available.