Hundreds of local government workers in Bucks County, Pennsylvania participated in one-day strike action, demanding better healthcare benefits. Workers are represented by the Service Employees International Union, and work for various programs, including Children and Youth Services and Drug and Alcohol Support. The local government plans to reduce employees’ dental, vision, and prescription benefits. Workers have not had a union contract for several months, and negotiations between the two parties have stalled. Managers and supervisors stepped in during the strike to cover, and unionized workers are set to return to work on Monday. The union has stated that if negotiations do not resume, more strike action will occur.
See "Employees working for Bucks County, Pennsylvania go on one-day strike due to proposed cuts in healthcare benefits", Trish Hartman, 6ABC Philadelphia, September 20, 2024