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City workers urge council to negotiate fair contracts during public comment
Summary
Dozens of City of Orange employees used the public‑comment period to press the council for a “fair contract,” citing low wages, staffing losses, and safety concerns that they said threaten city services and retention.
Dozens of City of Orange employees and labor supporters addressed the City Council during the public-comment period on March 10, pressing elected officials to negotiate what they described as a fair contract to shore up pay and stop an exodus of experienced staff.
Mayor Dan Slater opened the public-comment period and invited speakers to address the council. Greg Aerosmith began with a broader call for rehabilitation and reentry programs, but the session soon focused on municipal employees. Kyle…
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