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San Jose Workers Vote on Strike | Oakland News
San Jose city workers are on the brink of strike authorization as contract talks between two major unions and city officials hit a dead end—three years after narrowly avoiding a walkout. With 3,500 employees affected, union members demand better wages to keep pace with soaring rent and childcare costs, while city leaders counter that they can’t afford higher pay without risking essential services. Beyond pay, workers also seek AI protections and improved hiring retention. A strike would mark the first in nearly two decades—and the vote is still ongoing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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