Labor Strike Causes Travel Disruptions, Saudi Consulate in LA Warns

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Saudi embassy in Los Angeles has issued a warning to all residents regarding the impact of the labor strike on travel and flights.

Based on a Tuesday statement by the city's mayor regarding a labor strike, the Saudi embassy in Los Angeles advised Saudi citizens to take all essential safety precautions and allow for any anticipated delays when starting any travel.

The strike will have an impact on both public transit and the roadways going to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Saudi nationals in Los Angeles are encouraged to call 3108956642 in the event of any travel-related emergencies, the SPA statement continued.

On Tuesday, thousands of city employees in Los Angeles, including sanitation workers, lifeguards, and traffic cops, went on strike for 24 hours in protest of low pay and unfair labor practices.

The strike will have an impact on both public transit and the roadways going to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Saudi nationals in Los Angeles are encouraged to call 3108956642 in the event of any travel-related emergencies, the SPA statement continued.

On Tuesday, thousands of city employees in Los Angeles, including sanitation workers, lifeguards, and traffic cops, went on strike for 24 hours in protest of low pay and unfair labor practices.

Picket lines were set up early in the morning at the Los Angeles International Airport and other locations, and a sizable gathering was staged downtown at City Hall later in the morning. More than 11,000 LA city employees are on strike, according to SEIU Local 721. These employees include mechanics, engineers, and airport custodians.

According to the union, the city's failure to negotiate in good faith and its use of unfair labor practices to limit employee and union rights led to the members of the union voting to approve the one-day walkout.