Public Website Going Live June 24

BART WORKERS LAUNCH WEBSITE TO INFORM PUBLIC ABOUT POSSIBLE STRIKE

RunBARTRun.org features Twitter updates on public strike actions

OAKLAND — With one week to go before BART’s union contracts expire, BART workers have launched a website to keep riders and the media up to date about public events related to a possible strike action that could disrupt BART service throughout the Bay Area.

The website — RunBARTRun.org — features:

• Our new commercial explaining how BART management refused $TK In federal stimulus money while asking workers for $100 million in concessions;

• A calendar of public events by BART workers as our contract grows close to expiration;

• Links to our Twitter site for the ultimate in current information on news and events;

• Sen. Don Perata’s statement that the airport extension development favored by BART officials is simply too expensive while transit service is being cut;

• BART workers campaigns to stop waste and identify cost savings to preserve quality public transit service.

On Thursday, June 25, BART workers represented by SEIU Local 1021 will vote on whether to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike if necessary.

This is not a vote to go on strike! BART workers are committed to exploring all other options and to strike only as a last resort if options do not open up. BART management refuses to consider extending the current contract and has asked Gov. Schwarzenegger NOT to grant the unions a cooling-off period if an agreement is not reached in time.

These actions can only result in a showdown, and BART riders will pay the price. SEIU 1021 members — and all BART workers — are committed to keeping BART running safely, cleanly and efficiently. Find out how at: