Second BART strike may be imminent should negotiations fail
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In one week, thousands of BART employees could be going on strike for the second time this year. Read More…
BART strike averted for seven days as Brown steps in
An impending BART strike was averted Sunday night by Gov. Jerry Brown, who issued an extension period of at least seven days so an appointed board could investigate the dispute. Read More…
No agreement reached after second day of BART strike
Thousands of commuters were delayed Monday morning due an ongoing strike by BART employees. Read More…
The noble necessity
CITY AFFAIRS: The pension agreement for maintenance and clerical workers is a welcome and necessary compromise.
Public employee unions face criticism across the nation — fairly and unfairly — for their impacts on state and city budgets. That is why last Tuesday’s announcement of a deficit-reducing pension deal between Berkeley city officials and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 — which represents the city’s maintenance Read More…
City officials and workers compromise on pension reform
City officials and workers announced Tuesday at the Berkeley City Council meeting their agreement on a two-tiered pension system and a deferral of a previously agreed upon salary increase in hopes of ameliorating Berkeley’s current budget deficit. After nearly four months of negotiations, an agreement that would work to decrease Read More…