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San Francisco Symphony Cancels Tour as Musicians Continue Strike

March 17, 2013, 5:52 pm • Posted by Dan Brekke
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Breaking: The San Francisco Symphony and its striking musicians have failed to agree on a new contract after marathon negotiations, and the symphony announced this afternoon it's canceling an East Coast tour scheduled for later this week. Here's the statement … Continue reading »

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Can State Employees Work 2 Jobs At Once?

January 17, 2013, 12:27 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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Some managers at CalPERS, the California state retirement system, are working two jobs there. Is that legal? CalPERS spokespeople say the agency is doing nothing wrong, but the practice has raised eyebrows among some experts in state regulations, according to … Continue reading »

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Wal-Mart Braces for Black Friday Strikes

November 20, 2012, 3:30 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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Strikes? At Wal-Mart? For years the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company has successfully resisted efforts to organize its workers. But in recent weeks, protests have broken out at some of its stores, including San Leandro and Richmond. Now protesters say they are … Continue reading »

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Live Video: Strikers Stop Traffic at Oakland Port

November 20, 2012, 9:12 am • Posted by Laird Harrison
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Strikers blocked traffic at the Port of Oakland Tuesday morning, but did not disrupt operations at Oakland International Airport, officials said. "In the maritime area, we are seeing disruptions and impacts on truckers and longshore workers trying to get to … Continue reading »

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A.M. Splash: PG&E Asks for 16% Rate Hike; Police Clear Demonstrators from Oakland School; State Workers Agree to Furloughs

July 3, 2012, 8:58 am • Posted by Laird Harrison
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PG&E rate plan would cost 15.6% more typically (SF Chronicle) Pacific Gas and Electric Co. asked California regulators on Monday for permission to collect an extra $5.25 billion from its customers over three years to make the company's electricity and … Continue reading »

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