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Carlos A. Rivera
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BY 98%, BART WORKERS of SEIU 1021 OVERWHELMINGLY VOTED TO SUPPORT THE BART CHAPTER BARGAINING TEAM

Thursday, June 25, 2009

(Oakland, CA)--With five days to go before BART’s union contracts expire, BART employees of SEIU 1021 voted to authorize the BART chapter leaders of SEIU 1021 to call for a strike as the last option.

More time is likely necessary to work out a new contract. Meanwhile, BART executives continue to ask only riders and employees to suffer the consequences of their financial mismanagement.

BART's employees are committed to exploring all other options and to strike only as a last resort if options do not open up. BART management refuses to consider extending the current contract and has asked Gov. Schwarzenegger NOT to grant the unions a cooling-off period if an agreement is not reached in time.
The BART Chapter of SEIU 1021, BART Largest Bargaining Unit, represents over 1400 workers who are committed to keep BART running safely, cleanly and efficiently. The BART Chapter consists of maintenance workers, safety inspectors, electricians, elevator and escalator workers, track workers, grounds keepers, electronic technicians and system service workers, mechanics and clerical workers. SEIU 1021 represents 55,000 public sector workers throughout Northern California