Southern California carpenters threaten statewide strike
The SCCU union in Southern California votes to strike for a $1.20 hourly raise and 65 cents in fringes to match Northern California. About 40,000 carpenters across 11 counties could halt hundreds of projects next week, with 2,000 Local 710 members in Orange County affected. Contractors say an interim memorandum would raise wages to $1.94 over a year, while a work stoppage looms amid disputes over discharge clauses and cost of living.
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On-Job Training Pays Too Well in California Case
California released Richard Arthur Cross from prison in 1971 and trained him in bookkeeping. Hired at Villa Fontana Hotel by Lee Bartell, he allegedly embezzled $100,000 over 15 months, with the first check in May 1972. He pleaded guilty to grand theft on January 24 and received a state prison sentence of one to 10 years.
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Sanitation workers ignore court order to strike in LA County
About 600 Sanitation Workers Local 660 members went on strike at midnight over a wage and hours dispute. The union plans to continue despite a temporary restraining order issued by Superior Court Judge David A. Thomas. A show cause hearing is set for July 10. The county seeks $4 million in punitive damages and $27,000 per day for ongoing strikes. Local 660 rejected the county offer 815 to 11. Rubbish sites at Calabasas and Palos Verdes were closed. seven county plants remained open. The dispute centers on a federal law raising pay for hours over 40. 44 and 48-hour shifts previously paid straight time.
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