Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Statement on Supporting Labor Unions and Ensuring a Continuity in County Services for Millions of Residents

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement in response to the County’s Chief Executive Office request to allow County departments to hire outside workers in the event of a labor strike.

“I support our labor unions and their members who are vital to the County’s ability to deliver services to millions of residents. The goal is to do all we can to avoid a strike and to be prepared to preserve the core functions of the County to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of our residents in the event that union members decide a strike is necessary, which I fully respect. The County has a responsibility to stay at the negotiation table and to not leave our communities more vulnerable if a strike does happen. If someone comes to our hospitals with a medical emergency or calls our Fire Department in crisis, we must ensure continuity in the care and support our residents rely on and deserve.”