Two Sacramento City Council members arrested while protesting on behalf of state workers

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Two Sacramento City Council members arrested while protesting on behalf of state workers
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California Labor Federation leader Lorena Gonzalez and Sacramento Central Labor Council executive director Fabrizio Sasso were also among those detained.

State workers with SIEU Local 1000, along with labor allies and Sacramento Council members Katie Valenzuela and Caity Maple, occupy the ground floor of the office building where state lawmakers work. Aug. 16, 2023. Sacramento, Calif.

Bargainers for the union say the state last offered an 8.5% salary increase over the same period, which they argue does not match the rate of inflation since 2022. Paul was one of the demonstrators arrested Wednesday and spoke to CapRadio before the protest and his arrest.Workers say they will pay between $300 and $500 more per paycheck toward their pensions and health care costs without a contract. “In essence, we’re just going to be losing out over the next three years” if the state does not come to an agreement with the union, Paul said.to Gov.

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