With an 8-0-2 approval from the City Council on Tuesday, officials now plan on drafting a proposed ballot question.
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Letter to the Editor: The Time is Now—Vote Yes on Measure V
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San Jose Council Considers Opening up Labor Negotiations
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Arbitrator: Retired Judge or Out-of-Town Labor Lawyer?
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At first glance, modifying binding arbitration back in July was not my first choice over new pensions for new employees. I support the Mayor on fiscal issues, so voting in favor of Measure V and giving residents the opportunity to support this measure is consistent with my line of thinking.
In a nutshell, Measure V would put limits on outside arbitrators. During the course of the campaign I have become more and more supportive of this measure. There are two primary reasons why it is important, neither of which are getting much publicity. One, the passage of Measure V will mandate that binding arbitration for public safety unions would be held as public meetings.
Read More 97Pensions, Pensions, and Pensions.
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Everyone’s talking pensions and benefits these days. It’s the elephant in the room that can no longer be avoided. Even the Mercury News Editorial Board has found religion on the subject, endorsing the passage of Measures V and W. “As to pensions, there’s a recognition across the nation that the level of public sector pensions is not sustainable…spiraling towards bankruptcy serves no one.”
Read More 43Metro Endorsements: Yes on Measure V; Yes on Measure W
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Measure V puts budget control back in the hands of the elected representatives of the people, which is where it should be. It’s our money, and we elect people that we think will spend it in the most productive way possible.
Measure W would allow the city to create new retirement programs for new hires that are in line with today’s employment landscape. It protects current employees’ pensions— nobody who works for the city will be affected by this change.
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