L.A. County, workers union agree to avert strike [Video]

A planned strike by Los Angeles County workers was averted after a meeting with the union.

SEIU 721, which represents more than 55,000 employees, announced on Tuesday that the strike would be put on hold.

“Your elected bargaining teams will return to negotiations with LA County management next month, ready to fight for a strong new contract that uplifts our members, our families, and the vital public services our communities rely on,” a statement by the union read.

The union added that the Sept. 24th rally outside the Hall of Administration prompted Chair of the L.A. County Board of Supervisor Lindsey Horvath “to request an emergency meeting with SEIU 721 President David Green and County CEO Fesia Davenport.”

Supervisor Janice Hahn told KNX News’ Jon Baird she’s relieved the strike won’t happen.

“These are the backbone of our public services for our 10 million residents, and these are the doctors, the nurses, the social workers, the sanitation, they’re librarians, bus …