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Tag Archives: Strike
Workers Start 2-Day Strike at UC Hospitals
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — University of California medical center workers began a two-day strike Tuesday that could involve thousands of employees and prompted postponement of some surgeries. The union representing some 13,000 hospital pharmacists, nursing assistants, operating room scrubs and … Continue reading
UC President Warns of Havoc if Medical Workers Strike
University of California President Mark Yudof said patients at the university's medical centers will be at risk if thousands of union workers make good on their plans to strike. Last week, unions announced that their members had overwhelmingly approved a … Continue reading
Negotiations Resume with Striking San Francisco Symphony Musicians
Management is meeting once again with striking San Francisco Symphony musicians, the Symphony announced on Friday. Negotiations resumed this morning and are expected to continue all weekend with help from a federal mediator. "We’re hopeful we can continue to work … Continue reading
San Francisco Symphony Cancels Tour as Musicians Continue Strike
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
San Francisco Symphony: Strike Continues, Weekend Concerts Canceled
Update (6 p.m. Sunday, March 17): Symphony management and musicians announced that talks have broken down, that orchestra members voted down a proposed cooling-off period, and that the symphony's planned East Coast tour has been canceled. More details here. Update … Continue reading
San Francisco Symphony Musicians Threaten Strike
By Cy Musiker The musicians of the San Francisco Symphony have voted to strike next week if there is no progress in contract negotiations. Negotiations have been going on for eight months, with the two sides far apart on wage … Continue reading
Live Video: Strikers Stop Traffic at Oakland Port
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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
Judge Asks Hostess and Union to Enter Mediation
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(AP) Twinkies won't die that easily after all. Hostess Brands Inc. and its second largest union will go into mediation to try and resolve their differences, meaning the company won't go out of business just yet. The news came Monday … Continue reading
Deal Ends Raley's Strike
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Raley's and the United Food and Commercial Workers union announced on Tuesday that they have struck a deal ending a strike at the supermarket chain. The details won't be released until the deal is ratified by the union members, both … Continue reading
San Francisco Court Workers Strike Over Contract
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(BCN) A number of San Francisco Superior Court workers walked off the job today in a one-day strike to protest a labor contract recently imposed on them. Dozens of members of Service Employees International Union Local 1021, which represents the … Continue reading
