L.A. Today: Unions And Transit
Also from KCET in transit news: a high-speed rail link from Las Vegas to Victorville is picking up speed. Sen. Harry Reed says ground breaking could begin in one year.
Via KPCC: After striking a labor deal with the city, Coalition of L.A. City Union leaders must now convince their members to ratify the pact. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa hopes the deal is just a start.
The LA Times, this weekend, looked at last week’s deal and what the city hopes to gain from further concessions: $218 million next year from the fire department, police, and non-coalition unions.
Reach reporter Andrew Khouri here.