The union that represents classified staff in Oakland — SEIU 1021 — rallied outside the meeting. They had food, drinks, music, and were wearing purple union T-shirts and carrying signs that said, “Benefits don’t pay bills” and “Fair contract now!”
Classified staff include a roles like administrative assistants and library technicians. They’re demanding a minimum wage of twenty five dollars an hour.
Trish Belenson, chapter president, says the district spends too much on contractors and should staff unfilled positions…