Frustration and uncertainty loom among the more than 4,000 City Employees who are prepared to go on strike if their unions fail to reach a contract agreement.
"Everything is very expensive here, and San Jose is constantly ranked among the top areas for expensive housing, food costs, and all sorts of things. I have to depend on somebody else to pay the rent, car insurance, and daily expenses," said Rachel Atkins, a veterinarian who has worked at the Happy Hollow Zoo for seven years.
The city's counteroffer is a 5 percent increase in the first year, 4 percent in the second year, and 3 percent in the third year. However, Atkins believes it falls short of addressing the employees' concerns, and is prepared to go on strike if necessary.
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