'Chop from the top': Oakland unions, residents respond to budget cuts
Briefly

Michael Patterson, chief steward for IBEW Local 1245 stated, "It's amazing we're still here in this situation, no matter the administration, no matter the councilmembers, we're always here, " highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by labor unions during budget crises.
The proposed layoffs will net the city about $6 million in savings, with the Department of Public Works bearing about one-third of the cuts, demonstrating significant impacts on essential services.
Read at The Oaklandside
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