Strike threat looms over Imperial County services
Adrik Vargas
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Essential services across Imperial County could be at risk if contract talks between county leaders and union workers don’t move forward soon.
Teamsters Local 542, representing over 1,100 county employees, held a rally this week, warning that programs like Medi-Cal, CalWORKs cash aid, and other public services could be delayed or even paused if a strike is called.
Negotiations have stalled, and the union has now requested a state mediator to step in.
At the rally, workers urged the public to speak up and pressure county officials before it’s too late.
“If we get to the strike, services will be shut down because employees will be on strike,” said a Teamsters representative. “And I’m sure the community doesn’t want their services stopped.”
Union leaders say they’re hopeful that public support can push the county to improve its contract offer and avoid a walkout that would impact families and essential services across the region.