Rohnert Park’s unionized public works employees are once again calling for fair raises and affordable healthcare, staging a show of force at the latest City Council meeting.
Members of SEIU 1021 say negotiations are at a stalemate, with their contract having expired on June 30th. The Press Democrat reports union representatives say despite conservative budgeting, the city claims there’s no money, even as public works employees are “doing more with less” due to a citywide hiring freeze.
Employees report dwindling morale and a high turnover rate, urging the city to invest in its workforce for essential services.
