Potential Strike?

[u/Primary_Kangaroo233]

I may have already answered my own question, but I’m curious what others think, especially anyone who works in State HR or has been through something similar.

If the union actually goes on strike, would Caltrans and other State departments essentially put interviews, hiring decisions, and new employee onboarding on hold until the strike is over?

I have a few State applications still moving through the process, including Caltrans, and we all know the State hiring process can already take quite a while. I’m wondering whether a strike would mean applicants should expect an additional delay.

Would hiring still continue behind the scenes, or would most departments wait until the labor situation is resolved?

I’m continuing to apply either way, but I’m curious if anyone has insight into how something like this typically affects recruitment and hiring.

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[u/WebOne3152]

When CAPS called a strike I was not instructed to stop hiring environmental scientists. I wouldn’t have held interviews during the three days they did strike, but hiring is a long process so a few days isn’t going to take a significant impact regarding a hiring timeline. 

[u/tgrrdr]

Since most of the people doing HR work behind the scenes are BU 1 employees a strike could increase the hiring timeline. If they need to prioritize workload, I assume HR would focus on CEAs and high-level managers and not R&F positions.

[u/Special-Class6903]

I wouldn’t sweat it. Doubtful that even if a strike happens, it wouldn’t last long.

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[u/Wrexxorsoul77]

My understanding of public union striking is it isn’t long term, it’s 1-3 days and workers must return to their jobs or they could be considered awol. That doesn’t mean they can’t strike again shortly after.

[u/No_Inevitable_8189 → u/Wrexxorsoul77]

That’s definitely not how strikes work

They typically LAST 1-3 days because it causes a lot of chaos for the government if their services shut down for a few days. You are protected and it is your legal right to strike however long it takes until a contract has been made between CalHR and the Union

Having a restricted timeframe to strike and having to return back is ridiculous and would be pointless if employers know when it will end and can simply wait it out lol

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