BART Union Extends Contract Negotiations Over Health Benefits, Pensions, but Files 72-Hour Strike Notice
On Thursday, Bay Area Rapid Transit union leaders filed a 72-hour strike notice, threatening to stop work Monday if an agreement on pay raises and health care and pension contributions is not reached. Union leaders agreed to extend contract discussions for three days and told members to report to work Friday. On Friday, a cooling-off period ordered by Gov. Jerry Brown (D) expired.
- "BART Strike Called Off for Now, but Notice Issued for Monday Shutdown Without a Deal" (Rosenberg, Contra Costa Times, 10/10).