In Photos: Thousands Of California State Workers Strike Over Pay, Healthcare And Remote Work

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Thousands of California state employees staged a one-day strike on October 21, demanding higher wages, affordable healthcare and flexible remote-work policies amid stalled contract negotiations with Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration

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Members of SEIU Local 1000 march near the state capitol during a one-day strike on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Jose Luis Villegas
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Members of SEIU Local 1000 march during a one-day strike on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Jose Luis Villegas
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April Frye plays a drum in support of SEIU Local 1000 state workers during a one-day strike in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. | Photo: AP/Jae C. Hong
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Members of SEIU Local 1000 stage in front of the state capitol during a one-day strike on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Jose Luis Villegas
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Members of SEIU Local 1000 march during a one-day strike on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Jose Luis Villegas
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Members of SEIU Local 1000 march during a one-day strike on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Jose Luis Villegas
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Members of SEIU Local 1000 march during a one-day strike on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Jose Luis Villegas
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Members of SEIU Local 1000 march during a one-day strike on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Jose Luis Villegas
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A member of SEIU Local 1000 wears a hat with the word "STRIKE" on it during a one-day strike on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Jae C. Hong
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Members of SEIU Local 1000 gather in front of the state capitol during a one-day strike on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Sacramento, California. | Photo: AP/Jose Luis Villegas
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Arturo Meneses leads a chant in support of SEIU Local 1000 state workers during a one-day strike on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Jae C. Hong

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