We want the Union Representatives to come out and set us free. Tell us. They will not strike. Reporter that man wants to see a law which prevents b. A. R. T. From going on strike. Federal mediators sent by the white house is now sitting in on talks. He arrived this afternoon. Our cries will crews will be here all night to bring you the latest. The last strike happened during the fourth of july holiday so many people were on vacation. If a strike happens this week, it is expected to be much worse for commuters. Lillian kim is live in berkeley with a look at how you can survey that nightmare commute. Reporter people we talked to say they have a plan in case theres a strike. Chattered buses will again be an option. That service is between 9 east bay b. A. R. T. Stations and downtown San Francisco. People can catch a bus between five 25 00 to 8 00 a. M. At these stations. Even service from San Francisco back to those stations will be 3 00 to 7 00 p. M. As for ac transit, it will increase b
Latest on the talks. Reporter no deal yet, but b. A. R. T. s lead negotiator spoke a few minutes ago, said his team met face to face with the unions this afternoon, and the talks are moving forward. Meantime, the Lieutenant Governor gavin newsom believes a deal can happen tonight. The marathon bargaining session began today with both sides feeling the pressure of a Midnight Strike deadline. But there was optimism from unions. The talks were moving in the right direction. Wed like to drive towards a bargain today. Today is the day. So stay tuned. Unions say supplemental issues like worker safety are getting resolved. The Lieutenant Governor is sitting in on talks. He believes an agreement can happen, and at this point it would make no sense for unions to strike. I feel a level of comfort, but in this case, now growing level of confidence that theyll get a deal. B. A. R. T. Riders are preparing for a possible strike on monday which could leave stan green without a ride to work. He is so