SEIU 521 says they will file a government claim over Bakersfield's proposed sewer rate increases

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – As the lawsuit between the City of Bakersfield and Kern County continues over sewer rate increases, a powerful California union that represents both city and county workers will file a government claim. The contentious and controversial sewer rate increase would impose a 354% rate increase for 600 Bakersfield residents over a [...]