Thousands of California state workers walk off the job in contract dispute with Newsom

Cal Matters and Washington's Top News (WTOP) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedThe largest union in California state government held a one-day strike, drawing thousands of workers off the job. It's pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom for raises and more flexibility to work from home.

What changedCalMatters frames it as "Thousands of California state workers walk off the job in contract dispute with Newsom". KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) frames it as "California state workers stage one-day strike over contract disputes".

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Still Watching. CalMatters frames it as "Thousands of California state workers walk off the job in contract dispute with Newsom". KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) frames it as "California state workers stage one-day strike over contract disputes".

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Oct 21, 10:38 PM: KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) joined the source map.

Oct 21, 11:19 PM: CalMatters joined the source map.

Oct 21, 11:42 PM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

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