CA’s Largest Public Union Wants Better Deal

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Citing the recent better-than-anticipated tax revenues, the SEIU Local 1000 is urging its members to demand a better contract than they’re being offered.

The Brown Administration is currently offering raises of 12 percent over 4 years.

However, the 95,000-member union claims that’s not good enough, saying a few months of higher revenues should mean more pay, amid rising housing and child care expenses.

Gov. Jerry Brown is exercising caution, as he prepares for a $4 billion shortfall if voters reject Proposition 55, which would extend the income tax increases approved 4 years ago.

The SEIU is indicating that it’s willing to strike over the disagreement.


Abeytia Jan. 20161Aaron Abeytia

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