Tulare County workers stage one-day strike

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By Geoff Roth

Story Published: Oct 8, 2008 at 2:19 PM EST

Story Updated: Oct 8, 2008 at 9:47 PM EST

Thousands of Tulare County employees walked off the job today to protest a new contract they say was forced on them by the county. After stalled negotiations, the county imposed a new contract that included a 2.75% pay raise. The county workers' union was seeking a 5% increase along with more benefits for employees.

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