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National City workers, unions press council for higher pay and quicker bargaining
Summary
Multiple union representatives and city employees urged the National City Council during public comment to approve larger raises, citing a delayed bargaining timeline, an incomplete salary survey and a claimed $23 million unassigned fund balance; council moved into closed session to meet with labor negotiators.
Dozens of city employees and union representatives urged the National City Council to speed up contract talks and increase wages during the public-comment period, saying the city’s current offer falls far short of members’ needs.
Several speakers spoke directly to council members about stalled bargaining and pay gaps. James Kim, introduced by the clerk, told the council that employees had asked for a 20% increase while the city returned a 2% offer, calling that proposal "a slap in the face" and urging the council to provide at least a midrange increase now to help workers facing hardship. "If you really wanna do something…
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