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San Mateo County court workers poised to strike Monday

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Source: Almanac

San Mateo County Superior Court employees represented by SEIU Local 521 will be striking on Monday, citing what they call unfair labor practices and bad-faith bargaining over a new contract with the county courts. The strike could impact or delay court proceedings countywide, court officials say.

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