Our Jobs Come First! Agnos- Your Friends in Big Business Must Pay!
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On Monday, April 18, over 100 city workers rallied outside of San Francisco's City Hall to protest impending layoffs, wage freezes, and cutbacks. Liberal Democratic Party Mayor Art Agnos had vetoed a previously The city workers unions are now faced with the task of waging a campaign against a city ballot initiative (Prop. B), spearheaded by Agnos, which would codify freezing wages, permit layoffs, and raise fees for city services to offset If they are to win, the unions will have to mobilize their membership, pose an alternative program (tax the rich!), and be prepared for a test of strength with a projected $179 million city budget deficit.
ing mad. The sentiment is that their bargaining power is high and that a much better contract is possible.
A mail ballot vote is to be completed in approved pay raise for city workers just days before.
the local goverment, corporations and banks.
Joseph Ryan/Socialist Actlon early May. The hope is that a "no" vote will pressure the IBT tops to renegotiate significant improvements, and that the members, if necessary, are ready to strike.