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we have heard from local union 40 that they support this issue. because reputable movers do not use a torch-apply roofing on combustible moves. there are other alternatives. it is really sort of fly by night roofers undercutting the more responsible roofers. when you get one of these ro by nightofers -- fly by night roofers. so we feel that maybe this will eliminate this unfair competitive advantage that can be had by using this unsafe practice cheery lastly, i will bring up the point of the enforcement issue this. we have regulations that are applicable where you need a one hour fire watch after the fire is completed, which is hard to enforce at the end of the day. one person is supposed to stayed behind to watch, but it is hard to enforce. you do not know if they had a permit or it was hard to get a permit. the letter that you have from the associated contractor, looking for clarification about the definition of noncombustible roofs to specify the details, putting a non proprietary customizable coating, drafting legislation to amend it and addre
we have heard from local union 40 that they support this issue. because reputable movers do not use a torch-apply roofing on combustible moves. there are other alternatives. it is really sort of fly by night roofers undercutting the more responsible roofers. when you get one of these ro by nightofers -- fly by night roofers. so we feel that maybe this will eliminate this unfair competitive advantage that can be had by using this unsafe practice cheery lastly, i will bring up the point of the...
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we have heard from local union 40 that they support this issue. because reputable movers do not use a torch-apply roofing on combustible moves. there are other alternatives. it is really sort of fly by night roofers undercutting the more responsible roofers. when you get one of these ro by nightofers -- fly by night roofers. so we feel that maybe this will eliminate this unfair competitive advantage that can be had by using this unsafe practice cheery lastly, i will practice cheery lastly, i will bring up the point of the
we have heard from local union 40 that they support this issue. because reputable movers do not use a torch-apply roofing on combustible moves. there are other alternatives. it is really sort of fly by night roofers undercutting the more responsible roofers. when you get one of these ro by nightofers -- fly by night roofers. so we feel that maybe this will eliminate this unfair competitive advantage that can be had by using this unsafe practice cheery lastly, i will practice cheery lastly, i...
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this was hired by local unions to persuade a bankrupt company to pay back their workers. meanwhile, some in spain are giving um on the system completely. boxes of unused food, foraged by folks from several local communes. this woman is a teacher. she doesn't take pay. >> we can eat from what people throw away. and we consume more -- >> i see. so this is like -- what we call in america down shifting? >> yeah. >> others, older and less able to find community, shun the camera. while many were disillusioned and discouraged by the dragging economy, barcelona by day looked like a thriving city. its main attraction -- the gaudy theater begun in the 1880's is still under construction. it's vast as is the city itself. we asked british economist and long-time barcelona resident edward hugh to make sense of the contrast. >> this is a rich city. for reasons of what just happened. but it's where we're going that's going to be the crisis. >> the reasons for what just happened, like greece or the u.s. housing bubble, easy money, easy regulation. and spain's first response was the same t
this was hired by local unions to persuade a bankrupt company to pay back their workers. meanwhile, some in spain are giving um on the system completely. boxes of unused food, foraged by folks from several local communes. this woman is a teacher. she doesn't take pay. >> we can eat from what people throw away. and we consume more -- >> i see. so this is like -- what we call in america down shifting? >> yeah. >> others, older and less able to find community, shun the...
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. >> union local workers are happy to judge in their favor if the transit is to negotiate with the arbitrator. claudia has been says that 10's it was not allowed >> they're going to go into arbitration the work and certain are day for eight hours pay. i want to see at to get a restraining order against 80 transit. >> they want to change in work rules relating to over time. the trade agency also wants workers to out pull over there for medical benefits. on july 23rd if they cannot both sides will have to submit candidates by july 27th for the judge to determine the arbitrator. >> contacted them and they said the traveling country it does not worry about bus service. all workers will be on the job. in oakland i am reggie kumar for kron4 news. >> i broken oil rigs, this is live looking at the water, the waiting period has been extended and fires in southern california, the crews are getting closer and dramatically changes and how is it going to affect your commute. developing news tonight the chinese government says 28 workers have been killed in a mine accident in northern china. after an elect
. >> union local workers are happy to judge in their favor if the transit is to negotiate with the arbitrator. claudia has been says that 10's it was not allowed >> they're going to go into arbitration the work and certain are day for eight hours pay. i want to see at to get a restraining order against 80 transit. >> they want to change in work rules relating to over time. the trade agency also wants workers to out pull over there for medical benefits. on july 23rd if they...
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since this segment aired before, we have two young men who have beenho placed in the local labor union. they are receiving some apprenticeship training in san ha i don't know for three weeks and when they finish thish friday, they start work next week. >> that's exciting. dan, i'm thinking about all partners that you have in this. it's amazing. when you really have brought a communityhow hardun was that? >> well, it was difficult at first. felicia's reputation helped. she had 20 yearsfe in a nonproft in that spot, in kind of the hot spot. we have pretty progressive county supervisors.nd society and leaders are looking for ways to solve crime.im so people came to the table pretty fast when they realized thised was a very hands on and very prevention oriented versus suppression. >> i know the v first statistics we saw, they're preliminary, 'cause i i talked to sheriff doe about this, but 42% crime reduction ine six months. >> yes. dramatic changes in things like vandalism and in things related to younger people, too.. >> so it's really making a difference. felicia, how do youa, get these
since this segment aired before, we have two young men who have beenho placed in the local labor union. they are receiving some apprenticeship training in san ha i don't know for three weeks and when they finish thish friday, they start work next week. >> that's exciting. dan, i'm thinking about all partners that you have in this. it's amazing. when you really have brought a communityhow hardun was that? >> well, it was difficult at first. felicia's reputation helped. she had 20...
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. >> across the street, this will only be available in local areas and union negotiators. >> now they know that when they were moved engine 33, up 34, the 5, and to reach out for firefighting resources. >> city negotiator says it is too late to save those jobs even if they do reach an agreement now. and there would have to be to be able to do with less for this vital service. in san jose, craig sklar. >> and this is the second week of the ac transit, more cancellation, more delays. the fight between the transit and the union will be gone to court tomorrow. christine connolly walks us through what could be ahead for commuters. >> the sad news it is with the commuters is the there is no clear light at the end of the tunnel. legal battle. there facing a $56 million deficit for the last two years, and labor concessions stalled. the labour wanted to in a stall a $56 million savings reforms. on friday, the will both return to court and asked the judge to overturn the new contract. three outcomes. one, the judge to throw out the new contract. this would most likely be appealed and possibly l
. >> across the street, this will only be available in local areas and union negotiators. >> now they know that when they were moved engine 33, up 34, the 5, and to reach out for firefighting resources. >> city negotiator says it is too late to save those jobs even if they do reach an agreement now. and there would have to be to be able to do with less for this vital service. in san jose, craig sklar. >> and this is the second week of the ac transit, more cancellation,...
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arbitration which is a few weeks off the judge's decision friday avoid the >> threatened strike for now> union localey're happy the judge ruled in their favor and is requiring ac transit to negotiate with the not a traitor. union president says the judge did not decide whether ec transit was allowed to impose a contract on its employees. >> without a victory. we won it to go to arbitration so we made the decision ac transit is compelled to go to arbitration. has nothing to do with concessions in has everything to do with the district have been the majority operators working 13 hour day for eight hours bay. we will try to go to court tuesday in get a restraining order against the decision appeared >> a seat trances says it wants to reach an agreement on the changing work rules relating to over time the transit agency also wants union workers to contribute to medical. the judge has ordered them to agree on an arbitrator by july 23rd if they can't both sides will have to submit a potential list by july 27th and the judge will determine >> an >> it is imposed on its workers goes into effect sunday hudso
arbitration which is a few weeks off the judge's decision friday avoid the >> threatened strike for now> union localey're happy the judge ruled in their favor and is requiring ac transit to negotiate with the not a traitor. union president says the judge did not decide whether ec transit was allowed to impose a contract on its employees. >> without a victory. we won it to go to arbitration so we made the decision ac transit is compelled to go to arbitration. has nothing to do...
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union that represents these workers have been in negotiations with the hyatt hotel. talks have stalled over rising health-care costs and wages. the hotel wants workers to contribute to health care a localo union worker said coldly this will force highet to listen to their demands. >> we have reached depth we are trying to send a message saying or not to go way we are here to fight to secure fair contract. we had over 100 people who sat down so were willing to take rest of that. >> the entire event was a publicity stunt that cost the city money. >> through these boycotts and labor actions they have taken away $8 million worth of city tourism dollars and that goes directly to the taxes that are generated by the money. that goes to the coffers of the city. >> they're willing make negotiations again if the negotiation is a made soon the protests will continue. >> we will follow that time now is for 38 back with more moment over night headlines. traffic moving along highway 92 weather and traffic not far away. back in 60 seconds. lists woman: yes! did you guys draw a picture for mommy and daddy? woman: if only our paychecks were growing as fast as our kids. good thing we got extra money bac
union that represents these workers have been in negotiations with the hyatt hotel. talks have stalled over rising health-care costs and wages. the hotel wants workers to contribute to health care a localo union worker said coldly this will force highet to listen to their demands. >> we have reached depth we are trying to send a message saying or not to go way we are here to fight to secure fair contract. we had over 100 people who sat down so were willing to take rest of that. >>...
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. >>> movie production could shut down in hollywood next week if a local teamsters union goes on strikech represents couriers and others who transport movie sets may decide later today to strike when its contract runs out on the 31st. >>> a man in georgia discovered a painting he bought at an auction was more valuable than he thought. it had almost $5,000 worth of marijuana hidden in the frame. he kept the painting, but police kept the pot. >>> and finally, check out a massive water balloon fight at utah's brigham young university. over 3,900 people took part friday setting a new world record. not a bad idea for today. that's a quick look at the headlines. now let's go over to marysol with the weather. >> thanks, andrea. good morning to it continues to be hot. just take a look at the maps. can't tell you how many d a l can't tell you how many d a l >> thanks so much. this weather report has been brought to you by viva paper towels. paper? where am i from, new york? >> paper. >> paper. >> paper. thank you, mary. >>> well, let's turn now to the latest in the fascinating saga of the infamo
. >>> movie production could shut down in hollywood next week if a local teamsters union goes on strikech represents couriers and others who transport movie sets may decide later today to strike when its contract runs out on the 31st. >>> a man in georgia discovered a painting he bought at an auction was more valuable than he thought. it had almost $5,000 worth of marijuana hidden in the frame. he kept the painting, but police kept the pot. >>> and finally, check out...
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unions. and now he's delivered. >> it's been tough to talk about it at a local level or state level.t's for sure. >> what's the time frame on which the decision is likely to get made about how much funding and -- >> everybody, all the finalists have to go to washington in early august to present their case, and we should know in september whether california gets the cash. >> oh, wow. >> it's soon. >> belva: so change is on the way. provided we make -- >> if we win that scratch-off, we'll get this money. yep. >> belva: well, my thanks to all of you for joining us here tonight. well, also in the news this week, a federal judge's decision to block some of the most controversial sections of california's immigration law did not stop demonstrations and dozens of arrests in cities across the country, including san francisco. the judge, however, has received thousands of phone calls and e-mails, some of them threatening. arizona governor jane brewer has -- jan brewer has appealed the ruling, and the case now moves to the 9th circuit court here in san francisco. legal experts predict the case
unions. and now he's delivered. >> it's been tough to talk about it at a local level or state level.t's for sure. >> what's the time frame on which the decision is likely to get made about how much funding and -- >> everybody, all the finalists have to go to washington in early august to present their case, and we should know in september whether california gets the cash. >> oh, wow. >> it's soon. >> belva: so change is on the way. provided we make --...
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. >> reporter: next, i took the shoblocks to their local credit union. >> the credit union has approvedorter: most people have never heard of refinancing a car loan. it will save the shoblocks $1,995. >> hi, nice to meet you. >> reporter: time to tackle the shoblocks' credit card debt. first, use their small savings, earning just 1% interest, to pay off the worst credit cards, costing as much as 30% interest. second, open a new low-interest credit card at the credit union and roll the rest of their balances onto that. their savings, a whopping $16,801 in interest. >> you'll get those cards paid off in a grand total of 11 months. >> reporter: with all the turmoil in their lives, the shoblocks' normally solid credit score took a hit. so they couldn't get approved to refinance their house at a big bank. but credit unions go beyond people's scores and look at their situations. we've approved you for refinancing the balance into an adjustable rate mortgage at 4.75%, zero discount points, zero origination fees -- >> are you kidding? >> i kid you not, the savings is real. >> reporter: adjustab
. >> reporter: next, i took the shoblocks to their local credit union. >> the credit union has approvedorter: most people have never heard of refinancing a car loan. it will save the shoblocks $1,995. >> hi, nice to meet you. >> reporter: time to tackle the shoblocks' credit card debt. first, use their small savings, earning just 1% interest, to pay off the worst credit cards, costing as much as 30% interest. second, open a new low-interest credit card at the credit...
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the >> union local are saying they are happy that the judge ruled in their favor and they are ruling them to negotiate. claudia had some say the judge did not decide whether transit was allowed to impose a contract on its employees. >> we at history. the union wanted to go to get this arbitration. they want to make a decision that they are accorded to go to arbitration. it has nothing to do with the confessions. has everything to do with the district having the majority of the operators working a 13 hour day for 14 hours straight. we're going to get a restraining order against them >> see chances as they want to reach agreement on the changing work rules relating to over time. they also want union workers to contribute to their medical coverage. the judge has ordered all three sides to agree by july 23rd and if they can't both sides will have to select a list of potential candidates for the judge to decide. >> a new contract imposed on all of its union workers goes in effect on sunday. they say the traveling public does not to worry about bus service and all workers will be on the jo
the >> union local are saying they are happy that the judge ruled in their favor and they are ruling them to negotiate. claudia had some say the judge did not decide whether transit was allowed to impose a contract on its employees. >> we at history. the union wanted to go to get this arbitration. they want to make a decision that they are accorded to go to arbitration. it has nothing to do with the confessions. has everything to do with the district having the majority of the...
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union square. san francisco police say they have arrested at least 80 people who sat down on stockton street in front of the grand hyatt hotel. a local staged a large march and rally this afternoon in protest of staff cuts at hyatt hotels. the union represents about 9,000 employees at various san francisco hotels. >>> if thought lost luggage was bad, how's this for the way to have your trip ruined? an arsonist strikes at sfo. >>> and all it took was a disguise out of the movies. the show-stopping heist at the california state fair. >>> speaking of heists, guess who was the highest paid local athlete? i'm dennis o'donnell. and he lost his daughter. how a father finds peace in coaching. ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, cars on fire. now >>> in recent year several bay area communities have battled arsonists with a particular taste for setting cars on fire. now six more cars torched. but as anne makovec explains, the scene of the crime this time, very different. >> reporter: it is the end of the road for six vehicles that were parked in the long term lot at san francisco international airport. their engine compartments toast. >> a lot of people are going
union square. san francisco police say they have arrested at least 80 people who sat down on stockton street in front of the grand hyatt hotel. a local staged a large march and rally this afternoon in protest of staff cuts at hyatt hotels. the union represents about 9,000 employees at various san francisco hotels. >>> if thought lost luggage was bad, how's this for the way to have your trip ruined? an arsonist strikes at sfo. >>> and all it took was a disguise out of the...
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it came from amalgamated transit union local 192, which represents workers for a.c. transit. at the top it says, we are at work. there is no sickout. well, that may come as something of a shock to people who rely on those buses for transportation. ann notarangelo shows us the bitter labor dispute and the riders caught in the middle of it all. ann. >> reporter: allen, a.c. transit now says it's considering taking legal action against the hundreds of drivers who called in sick over the last three days. the people who take a.c. transit, the passengers, all they want to know is when will the bus service return to normal? >>> we are not on a sickout. we're working. and those of us who can't aren't due to safety reasons. >> say that everything put forward by the other side is untrue, today's news out of acu is made up out of whole cloth. it's untrue. >> reporter: a.c. transit and its drivers union are about as far apart as they can be. the only thing they agree on is the current bus service isn't up to par. what have the last two days been like with so many people out of work? >> i
it came from amalgamated transit union local 192, which represents workers for a.c. transit. at the top it says, we are at work. there is no sickout. well, that may come as something of a shock to people who rely on those buses for transportation. ann notarangelo shows us the bitter labor dispute and the riders caught in the middle of it all. ann. >> reporter: allen, a.c. transit now says it's considering taking legal action against the hundreds of drivers who called in sick over the last...
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the 175 members include the maritime industry, local government, residential and commercial builders, labor unions, recreational users, and professional firms. we request that you approve the study and support the planning commission vision. thank you for your time. president fong: kevin loskatoff? >> good evening, commissioners. i am here in support of the planning commission recommendations. i want to think staff for their work in creating a document that looks at the city and waterfront as a whole. i am a member of the tennis and swim club and enjoy the disabilities. however, this will bring about much-needed renovations while also surprising -- while also providing land for the greater community outside of as private members. currently, the only citywide contribution of the club is the unfortunate wall that overshadows a large section of the embarcadero. is that a wall, a fence, or a combination? it is important to remember the civic responsibility our city has to the waterfront. the importance of this area and the need to replace certain parking lots with developments that benefit the port an
the 175 members include the maritime industry, local government, residential and commercial builders, labor unions, recreational users, and professional firms. we request that you approve the study and support the planning commission vision. thank you for your time. president fong: kevin loskatoff? >> good evening, commissioners. i am here in support of the planning commission recommendations. i want to think staff for their work in creating a document that looks at the city and...
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the workers are members of the union unite here local 2. they include cooks, bellmen, dishwashers and housekeepers. sticking points include health care and retirement coverage. the march will start in the plaza near the four seasons hotel near third and market streets. it will eventually end at union square. >>> time 6:37. could be a very interesting day on wall street after some comments from the fed. scott mcgrew checking the opening markets on the markets. >> ben bernanke saying things are highly unusual. dow industrials are up 119 points. nasdaq up 32 with kid on the nasdaq. ebay up about $1.10 after that company said that its paypal unit did very, very well in san jose. laura? >> thank you very much, scott. >>> in just hours, b.a.r.t. will consider temporarily reducing fares. riders are saying, thanks, but no thanks. 80% of riders surveyed by b.a.r.t. don't want the four-month fare rollback b.a.r.t. is paurchg when b.a.r.t. discovered a $4.5 million surplus, directors decided to roll back fares 3% for four months as a thank you to ride
the workers are members of the union unite here local 2. they include cooks, bellmen, dishwashers and housekeepers. sticking points include health care and retirement coverage. the march will start in the plaza near the four seasons hotel near third and market streets. it will eventually end at union square. >>> time 6:37. could be a very interesting day on wall street after some comments from the fed. scott mcgrew checking the opening markets on the markets. >> ben bernanke...
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. >> reporter: next, i took the hoblocks to their local credit carn. the credit union refinance your car loan gary.5%. most people have never even heard of refinancing a car loan. it will save the shoblocks $1,995. >> hi. gary. nice to meet you. >> reporter: time to tackle the shoblocks' credit card debt. first, use their small savings, 1%ning just 1% interest, to pay off the worst credit cards, asting as much as 30% interest. interest.pen a new, low-interest he creditrd at the credit union. roll the rest of their balances roll balo that. the savings, $16,801 in $1terest. >> you'll get those cards paid off in a grand total of 11 henths. ir reporter: with all of the turmoil in their lives, the shoblocks' credit score took a hit. so, they couldn't get approved to refinance their house at a big bank. theiredit unions go beyond eople's scores and look at their situations. their situatio >> we approved you for refinancing the balance into a 10/1 adjustable rate mortgage, re a rate of 4.75%. % orange orrigination fees. >> are you kidding? >> it is real. >> reporter: they're
. >> reporter: next, i took the hoblocks to their local credit carn. the credit union refinance your car loan gary.5%. most people have never even heard of refinancing a car loan. it will save the shoblocks $1,995. >> hi. gary. nice to meet you. >> reporter: time to tackle the shoblocks' credit card debt. first, use their small savings, 1%ning just 1% interest, to pay off the worst credit cards, asting as much as 30% interest. interest.pen a new, low-interest he creditrd at...
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union leaders happy to see this project move forward. >> this infuses a lot of cash into local economy. these folks will go to work going to spend money and local businesses so it's boosting region economy. >> there is construction to start this year. and bart delayed a vote until next month on what to do with a $2.3 million surplus. the transit agency wanted to give the money back to riderses a way of saying thank you. a survey found they'd rather have cleaner cars and longer service hours than a temporary fare cut. >> oakland police chief says he's looking for help from the federal government to deal with quote, gangs, guns and drugs. anthony bass wants fbi and dea ask other federal agencies to assist the oakland police department. it says they're going to meet next month on this plan. the chief says he's implementing new procedures to deal with violence. as well as nonviolent crimes. >> we're trying to be smarter about what we're doing and so we can provide better service to our communities. we're following their direction. and trying to find better ways to allow the community repor
union leaders happy to see this project move forward. >> this infuses a lot of cash into local economy. these folks will go to work going to spend money and local businesses so it's boosting region economy. >> there is construction to start this year. and bart delayed a vote until next month on what to do with a $2.3 million surplus. the transit agency wanted to give the money back to riderses a way of saying thank you. a survey found they'd rather have cleaner cars and longer...
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the union members that we represent are in favor of this project. as an organization, we work closely with local cbo's, trying to get education so they can carry a their jobs -- carry out their jobs. thank you. president not " -- president maxwell: ok, i will call more names. [reading names] >> good afternoon, madam chair, supervisor chiu, supervisor mar. supervisor mar mentioned a very critical part of the plan, which revolves around transportation. we have concentrated on transportation improvements to route bayview-hunters point. -- improvements to bayview- hunter's point. it will have to be diverted. with the development of the shipyard. we have been working with the bay area transportation authority. in fact, the last meeting we had with them was july 7.
the union members that we represent are in favor of this project. as an organization, we work closely with local cbo's, trying to get education so they can carry a their jobs -- carry out their jobs. thank you. president not " -- president maxwell: ok, i will call more names. [reading names] >> good afternoon, madam chair, supervisor chiu, supervisor mar. supervisor mar mentioned a very critical part of the plan, which revolves around transportation. we have concentrated on...
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union, with they look at the connection they see jobs. >> these folks will go to work and spend that money in local businesses. >> the project seemed in trouble back in february when the federa government pulled $70 million worth of funding because bart violated civil rights laws. a bart spokesman says the issue no longer exists. >> it's been adequately addressed and they inially pulled the fundin if they are comfortable witness, we're comfortab with it. >> but the federal money has gone elsewhere and they have come up with alternative funding including state transportation and bond money and a loan fm the federal government. it would be a driverless system to the airpo in eight minutes. >> and another controversy coming up at this bart board meetg, they are trying to figure out what to do with the $4.5 million surplus. one is reducing fares for 3% for 90 days. they did a survey and public said, don't do that. clean up the trains instead. that vote will be later this afternoon. >>> police arrested a man they say was posing as pole officer. now, they need your help to determine how many people he victimized. san jose resident was booked into j
union, with they look at the connection they see jobs. >> these folks will go to work and spend that money in local businesses. >> the project seemed in trouble back in february when the federa government pulled $70 million worth of funding because bart violated civil rights laws. a bart spokesman says the issue no longer exists. >> it's been adequately addressed and they inially pulled the fundin if they are comfortable witness, we're comfortab with it. >> but the...
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union, with they look at the connection they see jobs. >> these folks will go to work and spend that money in local businesses. >> the project seemed in troubleack in february when the federal government pulled $70 million worth of funding because bart violated civil rights laws. a bart spokesman says the issue no longer exists. >> it's been adequately addressed and they initially pulled the funding. if they are comfortable witness, we're comfortable with it. >> but the federal money has gone elsewhere and they have come up with alternative funding including state transportation and bond money and a loan from the federal government. it would be a driverless system to the airport in eight minutes. >> and another controversy coming up at this bart board meeting, they are trying to figure out what to do with the $4.5 million surplus. one is reducing fares for 3% for 90 days. they did a survey and public said, don't do that. clean up the trains instead. that vote will be later this afternoon. >>> police arrested a man they say was posing as police officer. now, they need your help to determine how many people he victimized. san jose resident was
union, with they look at the connection they see jobs. >> these folks will go to work and spend that money in local businesses. >> the project seemed in troubleack in february when the federal government pulled $70 million worth of funding because bart violated civil rights laws. a bart spokesman says the issue no longer exists. >> it's been adequately addressed and they initially pulled the funding. if they are comfortable witness, we're comfortable with it. >> but the...
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the union was in court today, challenging this contract that they did not agree to. lawyers for the transit unit atu local 192 left empty-handed today, preparing to come back july 30th asking a judge to block the contract imposed on atu bus operators two days ago. >> they want a strike, which is why they're doing everything within their powers to disrupt the lives of the people who do the work. >> local 192 president says the transit restructured service and assignments and many called in sick yesterday and today because changes meant they had no child care. they say in bases assignment changes mean long hours hinld the wheel. >> we dmot carry cattle. we carry live, human beings. we have to make sure they're 100% safe when he go out there and when operate bus autos nothing changed in this contract. there is the only thing is for them to contribute to their medical care. it's not an unsafe condition. it's an economic condition. >> the prior contract expired june 30th and ac transit impose aid contract sunday. and says the high number of sick calls made it hard to keep buses on time. >> there is a bus no co
the union was in court today, challenging this contract that they did not agree to. lawyers for the transit unit atu local 192 left empty-handed today, preparing to come back july 30th asking a judge to block the contract imposed on atu bus operators two days ago. >> they want a strike, which is why they're doing everything within their powers to disrupt the lives of the people who do the work. >> local 192 president says the transit restructured service and assignments and many...
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us who started working at age 13 back before they had child labor laws -- i have been a union ironworker out of local 808 in orlando, florida, for almost 30 years and i am 50 years old now. there is no way in the world -- they did not call it hired work for nothing. there is no way in the world that a 70 or even a 60-year-old man can get out there in the blazing hot sun and do ironwork at 70 years old. it is physically impossible. for someone who has paid in all of these years, to now congress, the greedy as ob's that are in there, to turn around and tell people my age that they will have to wait until 70 years old to collect my unemployment makes me want to puke. that is all lie -- go ahead. host: what about people who say, could you find another job? caller: you could find another job, then what happens? it pays half as much money? ironwork is all i have ever done. host: do you mind telling us how much you made? yama call well, right now i am making hardly nothing -- caller: right now, i am making hardly nothing because there is hardly any were going on in the country anywhere. when they start buil
us who started working at age 13 back before they had child labor laws -- i have been a union ironworker out of local 808 in orlando, florida, for almost 30 years and i am 50 years old now. there is no way in the world -- they did not call it hired work for nothing. there is no way in the world that a 70 or even a 60-year-old man can get out there in the blazing hot sun and do ironwork at 70 years old. it is physically impossible. for someone who has paid in all of these years, to now congress,...
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local hiring. deposit $100,000 within seven days after approval of this resolution and $150,000 within seven months after issuance of the project if first certificate of occupancy in the northeast credit union
local hiring. deposit $100,000 within seven days after approval of this resolution and $150,000 within seven months after issuance of the project if first certificate of occupancy in the northeast credit union
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members of local 2 blocked the high et hotel and part of stockton street after marching through union square. the group of hotel cook, bell men, addition washers and house keerps say they have been struggling to negotiate a contract that protects the family's health care, retirement coverage, and provides job security. but they say the hyatt chain is trying to take all of that away. >> they're making excuses. they're not saying they can't pay for it. they're just saying they won't pay for. it this happens every time our contract expires. the same fight we have. >> reporter: a spokesman for the hotel council of san francisco says that union members should have spent their time negotiating today instead of wasting time on this protest with what he characterized as a publicity stunt. the council says that the unions refuse to acknowledge the fact that the hoe it will and hospithotel and hospitality industry is struggling financially. live in san francisco, tracy grant. >> obviously no traffic is moving right now. >> reporter: right. this is actually stockton right behind me. and it's com
members of local 2 blocked the high et hotel and part of stockton street after marching through union square. the group of hotel cook, bell men, addition washers and house keerps say they have been struggling to negotiate a contract that protects the family's health care, retirement coverage, and provides job security. but they say the hyatt chain is trying to take all of that away. >> they're making excuses. they're not saying they can't pay for it. they're just saying they won't pay...
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local hiring. deposit $100,000 within seven days after approval of this resolution and $150,000 within seven months after issuance of the project if first certificate of occupancy in the northeast credit union, allowing it to provide more loans to soma residents and small businesses. meet with the soma cac regularly, at least quarterly, between approval of this resolution and issuance of the first of the kit of occupancy. notify the soma cac of job opportunities at all projects, including the emerald fund, to facilitate job placement. provide quarterly reports on local higher numbers as well as outreach efforts to soma residence for placement in jobs and units at the project. whereas notwithstanding anything in this resolution to the contract i, the parties agree tt mo should have the right to make changes to local hiring requirements without the approval of the contract sponsor. those are the revisions. i would like to call up connie ford, who is the vice chair of the cac. >> supervisors, connie ford, vice chair of the soma stabilization. our chair works for the city of oakland and was called out to a special meeting, so here i am. this has been an exciting process for the committee. there
local hiring. deposit $100,000 within seven days after approval of this resolution and $150,000 within seven months after issuance of the project if first certificate of occupancy in the northeast credit union, allowing it to provide more loans to soma residents and small businesses. meet with the soma cac regularly, at least quarterly, between approval of this resolution and issuance of the first of the kit of occupancy. notify the soma cac of job opportunities at all projects, including the...
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local partnerships. sectors partnerships organized stakeholders to a crucial industry like manufacturing, for example, and will include multiple firms and businesses, employees, unions, education and training providers and local work force and education systems, among others, to develop and implement plans for growing or saving that industry. there's a particular focus on building new work force pipelines where skilled workers' shortages exist and improving the ways existing workers areuality liesed, retrained and paid. the sectors act will put in place partnerships that lead to alignment of educational institutions, training institutions, apprenticeship programs and you will other training programs to meet industry demand, particularly for higher skill, high-priority occupations. regularly convening, industry players on an ongoing basis to plan and implement strategies to save or expand their industry will help to strengthen connections and aggregate training and education needs of multiple employers. sector partnerships will also help businesses recruit new workers, retrain dislocated workers, develop and strengthen career ladders across companies and improve over
local partnerships. sectors partnerships organized stakeholders to a crucial industry like manufacturing, for example, and will include multiple firms and businesses, employees, unions, education and training providers and local work force and education systems, among others, to develop and implement plans for growing or saving that industry. there's a particular focus on building new work force pipelines where skilled workers' shortages exist and improving the ways existing workers areuality...
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unions. traditionally, of course, schools are probably the most local of governmental institutions. observe how much washington is driving the train, even in that particular area. and it raises questions about where is federalism going. it raises questions about how prescriptive of sh -- should the federal government beat when it comes to intervening in an area that is administered at the state and local level. i want to touch on a couple issues that states are having to confront with the massive, huge budget crisis. and ohio is probably typical. the estimate is that we have $8 billion for the next budget. budget.f the we have a two-year a couple issues that states will have to address. i think they may need your help in addressing. one, is the proliferation of units and layers of local government that we ave and how we have to streamline that. in ohio, we have more than 3000 units of local government, counties, townships, municipalities, school districts. pennsylvania and new york have more. illinois probably has quite a few. but that is a very high operating overhead in a tough fi
unions. traditionally, of course, schools are probably the most local of governmental institutions. observe how much washington is driving the train, even in that particular area. and it raises questions about where is federalism going. it raises questions about how prescriptive of sh -- should the federal government beat when it comes to intervening in an area that is administered at the state and local level. i want to touch on a couple issues that states are having to confront with the...
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unions. traditionally, of course, schools are probably the most local of governmental institutions. observhow much washington is driving the train, even in that particular area. and it raises questions about where is federalism going. it raises questions about how prescriptive of sh -- should the federal government beat when it comes to intervening in an area that is administered at the state and local level. i want to touch on a couple issues that states are having to confront with the massive huge budget crisis. and ohio is probably typical. the estimates that we have $8 billion for the next budget. budget.f the we have a two-year a couple issues that states will have to address. i think they may needour help in addressing. one, is the proliferation of units and layers of local government that we ave and how we have to streamline that. in ohio, we have more than 3000 units of local government, counties, townships, municipalities, school districts. pennsylvania and new york have more. illinois probably has quite a few. but that is a very high operating overhead in a tough financial
unions. traditionally, of course, schools are probably the most local of governmental institutions. observhow much washington is driving the train, even in that particular area. and it raises questions about where is federalism going. it raises questions about how prescriptive of sh -- should the federal government beat when it comes to intervening in an area that is administered at the state and local level. i want to touch on a couple issues that states are having to confront with the massive...
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union. he meets with the vice president of the board of directors on friday. we also called the ec transport of directors which like bart is an elected board not under control by any local government. a board member told kron 4 there are investigating what rules and discipline they have at their disposal to get drivers back to work. christine conley kron 4 news. >> continuing coverage of the ongoing ec transit dispute. for information on group cancellations had for website www.kron4.com. a new study suggesting using an interactive on-line weight management site will be shed the towns and keep them off. our web producer kimberly stock motels as about the research. >> these the same weight management program they're encouraged to log in at least once a week. on the site the record their weight and how much and how many times and spent exercising and they're able to interact on an on-line bulletin board with other because of bands and nutrition experts south and after two years researchers found off those who log on the most recorded their weight and least once a month i kept the weight off as opposed to those who didn't use the site. to read all about the study and to fin
union. he meets with the vice president of the board of directors on friday. we also called the ec transport of directors which like bart is an elected board not under control by any local government. a board member told kron 4 there are investigating what rules and discipline they have at their disposal to get drivers back to work. christine conley kron 4 news. >> continuing coverage of the ongoing ec transit dispute. for information on group cancellations had for website www.kron4.com....
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local chapter 3. their mission is quality jobs and the best possible wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions for their members. they have sponsored everyone of their -- we have sponsored everyone of our employees into the union and we look forward to them being active for years to come. opportunity does not stop at royal drive. because we have an expanded workforce, at new equipment, and do not get to perform brilliantly only for our prime sponsors, but did to compete. we can now compete where we never could before with the small business enterprise. we have a job on the san francisco general hospital, a small job we won, but there are many other new projects coming up in the city and in the bay area the will allow us an opportunity to compete at a different level. in closing, i would like to say for us the presidio parkway was a game changer. i think this is exactly what president obama and speaker pelosi wanted to have happened with the project. to cici myers, thanks for the opportunity to be a part of your team. to the city of san francisco, to caltrans, thank you from the bottom of my heart. thank you for understanding how critically important small and disadvantaged businesses are to the fabric of the g
local chapter 3. their mission is quality jobs and the best possible wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions for their members. they have sponsored everyone of their -- we have sponsored everyone of our employees into the union and we look forward to them being active for years to come. opportunity does not stop at royal drive. because we have an expanded workforce, at new equipment, and do not get to perform brilliantly only for our prime sponsors, but did to compete. we can now compete...
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local junior high school to assist drudgeries. we will have the latest on the story as it develops. new developments with ac transit's labor dispute as the union and the company continued to exchange of blows about commuter line has been cut that could mean some promise for commuters jonathan bloom and strings. >> here red san francisco's transfer internal a siege as a writer say they're angry about the drivers for been calling in sick during your ongoing labor dispute is forced transit to cry of the 21 restaurants leaving long lines for remaining buses those riders attacked as it wanders to make concessions to help ec transit from going bankrupt san francisco jonathan bloom kron4 news. tonight the agency is things of your service cuts are likely that lasted there were saying that if the union does not agree to labor and sentence. kron4 is james collins says a george will weigh in on this issue as early as friday. >> ac transit cities and new contracts is 34 and $7 million without the assistance of the bus system would lose $300,000 a week it could move towards the brink of bankruptcy and would have to look said drastic curbs agency officials
local junior high school to assist drudgeries. we will have the latest on the story as it develops. new developments with ac transit's labor dispute as the union and the company continued to exchange of blows about commuter line has been cut that could mean some promise for commuters jonathan bloom and strings. >> here red san francisco's transfer internal a siege as a writer say they're angry about the drivers for been calling in sick during your ongoing labor dispute is forced transit...
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. >>> a local community is making up for a mistake made nearly 90 years ago. samuel brown, sr. fought as a union soldier during the civil war but he was buried under a confederate headstone by mistake. now he is being honored properly for the very first time. jonas tissue near has more from the vallejo memorial. >> reporter: they are only written documents ands casualties of samuel brown senior, he himself apparently a man with an eye for detail, somewhat ironic and yet fitting. an 87-year mistake that is finally made good. it's just the kind of work the sons of union veterans of the civil war look for. >> keeping the memory alive of the man who fought in the civil war between the years 1861 and '65. >> samuel brown senior fits that bill. buried in 1923. the mistake noticed last november, etched in stone, "confederate." >> not only was he not a confederate, he was a union soldier, not only was he a union soldier, but he was an ex- slave. >> reporter: ehmann man's patrioted he certainly didn't fight for the confederate side. >> more important than finding out why it happened it was important we c
. >>> a local community is making up for a mistake made nearly 90 years ago. samuel brown, sr. fought as a union soldier during the civil war but he was buried under a confederate headstone by mistake. now he is being honored properly for the very first time. jonas tissue near has more from the vallejo memorial. >> reporter: they are only written documents ands casualties of samuel brown senior, he himself apparently a man with an eye for detail, somewhat ironic and yet fitting....
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union's very own project manhattan is just one of them . r t a cause. now this week a new bollywood comedy is a features in a solemn bin laden local like was banned in pakistan pakistani censors worried that depicting the world's most wanted man in a comic way could trigger a terrorist attacks are his current singer went to ask those behind the comedy if the world is really ready for post nine eleven humor. this could well be the biggest scoop of my career interviewing the wanted terrorist however this man does not have a twenty five million dollar reward on his head in fact he's not osama bin laden but an actor in a bollywood bin ladin or without you lot in but just in case you think this is a movie glorifying a terrorist it is a general sort of. biography it's a film which is on the post nine eleven world of which bin laden happens to be a very important character and this is a fair number of feet below the. using it's not intended to vote offensive in any way and anybody from anybody is going to enjoy this from i can guarantee you that it's a comedy set in pakistan where a young journalist is fixated with going to america and he decided to stick it to get
union's very own project manhattan is just one of them . r t a cause. now this week a new bollywood comedy is a features in a solemn bin laden local like was banned in pakistan pakistani censors worried that depicting the world's most wanted man in a comic way could trigger a terrorist attacks are his current singer went to ask those behind the comedy if the world is really ready for post nine eleven humor. this could well be the biggest scoop of my career interviewing the wanted terrorist...