California’s biggest state worker union authorizes strike in Newsom’s last months

The largest state worker union in California, SEIU Local 1000, has given the green light to a potential strike, pushing for better wages and more lenient work-from-home arrangements as talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom heat up. This move comes as Newsom's term nears its end, potentially complicating his final months in office. The union's push for these changes underscores broader concerns about worker satisfaction and the impact of remote work policies on state services and employee morale. The impending strike could set a precedent for future labor negotiations and highlight the challenges ahead for incoming leadership.