Jun 17, 2016
Yesterday, the AFL-CIO announced that its General Board, which represents 12.5 million members, voted to endorse Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. The endorsement reflects a comprehensive, democratic process started a year ago to capture the interests of the working people the AFL-CIO represents. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said, “Hillary Clinton is a proven leader who shares our…
Jun 15, 2016
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Jun 14, 2016
County of Santa Clara Annual budget hearings; approval of $6.1B budget for FY 2016-17 The County Executive’s Fiscal Year 2017 Recommended Budget represents a $6.1 billion spending plan (all funds) for the County of Santa Clara for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016. Since the analysis of major revenues was performed in March 2016 for the FY 2016-17 Recommended…
Jun 8, 2016
Yesterday’s list of election winners was a near perfect match with the list of candidates and measures endorsed by the South Bay Labor Council. Here’s a quick rundown: Assembly District 27 saw labor’s candidate, Ash Kalra, make it past the primary election despite the nearly $2 million spent against Kalra and in favor of his opponent by outside interest groups.…
May 30, 2016
City of San Jose Review of the Fire Department Strategic Plan (Vision 2030) Recommendation from the Fire Chief that Council adopt the San Jose Fire Department Strategic Plan, which includes a roadmap to provide ongoing quality services to the community and establish the San Jose Fire Department as a national leader in all-risk emergency response and fire prevention services.…
May 26, 2016
In an article published on EBCitizen.com, Bill Ferguson, a former Ro Khanna staffer, says Khanna refused to pay him $6,000 for work done during an unsuccessful 2004 Congressional race and is now lying about the money owed. Khanna claims that Ferguson has been paid. However, emails sent between the two men, starting as far back as July of 2004, show…
May 23, 2016
County of Santa Clara Special election to be held August 16 to fill vacant Sunnyvale City Council seat The City of Sunnyvale submitted a resolution on April 27, 2016, requesting that the Registrar of Voters (ROV) provide services for a special election to be held on August 16, 2016 to fill the Council seat vacated Where: Santa Clara County Board…
May 19, 2016
The San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce has been getting a lot of heat for its mudslinging against District 8 candidate Joshua Barousse. Last week, Pat Waite, another contender for the District 8 seat, found the hits on Barousse so petty and overinflated that in a letter published in the Evergreen Times he stated, “I have returned the contribution…
May 18, 2016
Today, the San Jose City Clerk announced that the Opportunity to Work Initiative has the signatures needed to be placed on the November 2016 ballot. The Council, which will hear the item at their May 24th meeting, has the option of placing the measure on the November 2016 ballot, adopting the ordinance or requesting an impact report. Silicon Valley Rising,…
May 18, 2016
Below is the statement released by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka in response to the new overtime rules: “New overtime protections mark a major victory for working people that will improve the lives of millions of families across America. The new rule more than doubles the salary threshold, ensuring workers who make less than $47,500 are eligible for overtime. We applaud…