Tensions over a recent contract battle between Los Angeles County and its workers spilled over at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.

Several members of the Service Employees International Union, which represents the employees, were arrested when they refused to leave.

"We're trying to send a message to the LA County Board of Supervisors," SEIU member Raymond Meza said.

In late April, union workers staged a walkout that lasted several days. While talks have progressed since then, union leaders claim county officials are asking for unfair provisions.

"The main sticking point is that the county wants to put in poison pills such as negotiating wages with us but having the unilateral ability to take it away," Meza said. "What is the point of doing this negotiation process if they can j

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