California: Union sues county for not being consulted on ballot measure
Fresno County government’s largest labor union filed a complaint with the state this week over the county’s privatization ballot measure. The complaint submitted to the California Public Employment Relations Board claims the Board of Supervisors did not confer with union leaders before approving the measure for the ballot. According to Service Employees International Union Local 521, the county was required to discuss the matter with the union before moving forward because labor interests are at stake.