County workers on strike
Thousands of county worker who are members of the Service Employees International Union 721 walked off the job this week. Photo by Jordan Rynning/LAist.

Roughly 55,000 workers across 36 Los Angeles County departments are on the second day of a 48-hour strike amid ongoing labor negotiations

The strike, which began Monday evening , is set to end at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 

Residents can expect delays and temporary closures to some public services, according to L.A. County website, with disruptions expected to continue through Wednesday evening. 

I live on the Eastside. What closures can I expect?

Health care

Hospitals, emergency rooms, and urgent care centers will remain open. However, at least seven health centers that offer non-urgent primary care are closed, including one in East L.A.

  • East Los Angeles Health Center (133 N. Sunol Drive, Suite 150)

According to the county, residents in the area should instead access services at the Edward R. Roybal Comprehensive Health Center, located at 245 S. Fetterly Avenue.

See a full list of health care centers closed here.

School-Based Wellness Centers

Student wellbeing centers at 47 L.A. County middle and high schools may be fully or partially closed. 

Substance Use Help Centers

All CORE Centers that offer in-person support will be closed.

Mobile Health Services for Children

All Mobile Therapy Unit (MTU) services are cancelled.

L.A. County libraries

Libraries closed for the day:

  • Anthony Quinn Library
  • City Terrace Library
  • East Los Angeles Library
  • El Camino Real Library

Click here for a list of open locations available

East L.A. parks and recreation

Parks closed for the day:

  • East LA District Office

Parks open for outdoor use only until 5:00 p.m. (all programs canceled for the day):

  • Belvedere Community Regional Park
  • City Terrace Park
  • Eugene A. Obregon Park

Parks open for outdoor use only until 7:00 p.m. (all programs canceled for the day):

  • Saybrook Park
  • Ruben F. Salazar Park

In addition, residents may experience delays at services like Animal Care and Control, Medical Examiner, Public Works, and Consumer and Business Affairs.

Click here for a full list of closures with updates. 

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