>> the plan to integrate ucsf health with the hospital is set for july 6th. workers say the strike will be open ended. ucsf health said that clinics in walnut creek, san ramon and brentwood are closed and they're working to convert appointments to telehealth, where appropriate in oakland. zach fuentes, abc seven news. >> intense air strikes between iran and israel have now entered a sixth day, and the question remains will president trump order the us military to join israel's attacks? israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu insists that allowing iran the potential to build a nuclear weapon is as much of a problem for the u.s. as any other country. president trump has upped the pressure on iran, claiming he knows where its supreme leader is hiding and is now demanding an unconditional surrender. >> unconditional surrender? that means i've had it. i've had it, i give up. no more. then we go blow up all the, you know, all the nuclear stuff that's all over the place. >> the u.s. military has added assets to the region, including aircraft carriers and strike gr

the strike comes as ucsf prepares to move children's hospital employees under the ucsf employees umbrella. the union is calling. the union is calling the change in union leadership illegal, and claims the changes will make it harder to retain staff. and it's going to impact patient care. it has to do with pay, but ultimately what that results in is people having to make decisions of whwhether they leave because thy need to retire early, or because they simply cannot afford the inferior contract that ucsf is offering us. ucsf says it's switching unions now because current union contracts are ending. the strike has triggered a temporarily temporary clolosue for clinics in walnut creek, san ramon and brentwood. so plan ahead here. ucsf says qualifying appointments have b been switchd to telehealth visits and elective appointments are being rescheduled. well, this could be a big deal. there's new hope in the fight against hiv. today, the fda approved a new drug that nearly eliminated the spread of hiv during its clinical trials. it's called yes to-go, created by foster city based gilead scien

health care workers claim ucsf has never prioritized keeping care in oakland. the union says on average, an employee would lose $10,000 in take home pay. and for some who call children's hospital oakland family, they would lose their seniority. i've been at children's hospital for 32 years. so if this integration is allowed to happen, my pension will stop and i'll go into a new pension system at ucsf and i will be vested. but i will not get my years of service. so my 32 years means nothing. also, i will lose my seniority. so i think that a person that is working at ucsf that gets hired on july 5th, the integration is supposed to happen on july 6th, so they will have more seniority than i have. so i have nothing. i've been working here 32 years and i work here 32 years because i love the patients and the people that work at children's. this is just like a family. everybody in the community has a children's hospital story because we take care of our community. and i don't believe that ucsf will be able to take care of children's hospital community because they're

the strike comes as ucsf prepares to transition children's hospital employees to ucsf employees. the health system argues current wait times are the result of a fragmented system. felicia hashimoto, an occupational therapist, worries the impending changes will make it harder to retain staff. people are being forced into early retirement because they're going to lose all of their years of service. workers argue the plan will also change the culture and accessibility for east bay patients, ultimately impacting patient care. they are shifting families over to mission bay. that's a terrible obstacle and imposition for a lot of our families, and they are understaffing the hospital. ucsf is planning a $1.6 billion project for children's hospital. leaders of the health system argue this is the time to change unions, with contracts already expiring with two groups and the third ending in august. in a statement, they note take home pay may change because currently many employees pay nothing toward their health insurance or retirement. adding the changes will giv more valuable long-term be

judge denied their request to stop ucsf from canceling union contracts. amanda hari gets reaction from an employee that has worked at the hospital for decades. >>there will be no more picketing for employees of ucsf benioff children's hospital for now, jackie patrick has worked at the hospital as a patient care assistant for 32 years. >>it was horrible to be striking because we would rather be inside taking care of our patients. take away. >>their going back despite not getting what they wanted. but they know their patients need them. >>i love the children because sometimes kids are so scared and it's like a common effect. if you come in the room and you're smiling and you hug them. >>the national union of health care workers says they're fighting in other ways. they decided to end the picket line after a federal judge denied their request to stop ucsf health from canceling union contracts. the cancellation would turn oakland hospital employees into direct ucsf employees, effective july 6th. >>how that impacts me personally is that they change. they're ch

an integration plan where employees of ucsf benioff children's hospital would become ucsf employees instead of employees of the nonprofit children's hospital. the health system says it's best for the long run, would contribute to more valuable benefits, and put all uc employees in a single union. but longtime workers worry those changes means losing unions they built and starting from scratch. >> they're taking us to san francisco and telling us we have to be a part of their system, their union. we're going to lose our pensions. we're going to use our tenure. it's just the list goes on and on. >> ucsf responded to that directly in a statement to ktvu. a spokesperson says in part, ucsf is choosing to honor employees seniority by maintaining oakland's start dates for benefits we administer, such as pto union seniority is subject to bargaining with their union. [music] [applause] these employees also blame ucsf for staff shortages and patient delays, but ucsf argues those problems are caused by barriers from operating two independent pediatric systems, and an integration plan would bre

but if a new agreement isn't reached, ucsf health, including ucsf medical center and ucsf benny off children's hospital. san francisco and oakland. well, they'll be out of network now for blue shield of california. members. >> in selling into 2 people actually been displaced after a fire broke out at their home 7 on him avenue early sunday morning. fire officials say thick black smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home's roof. there are no reported injuries at this time. the famed pink triangle was taking down. a san francisco wrapping up pride weekend. organizers estimate on twin peaks earlier this month for the 30th consecutive year. founder patrick carnegie. let for for that removal with the help of volunteers. >> it's one of the most gratifying parts of triangle involving people that brings out there probably been 10,000 to 12,000. people over that 30 years who have helped and israeli so beautiful families from far and wide. bring your children in from livermore from iran to make people one-on-one and to learn about the holocaust. >> older lowell to pink triangles are actually a

>> the plan to integrate ucsf health with the hospital is set for july 6th. workers say the strike will be open ended. ucsf health said that clinics in walnut creek, san ramon and brentwood are closed and they're working to convert appointments to telehealth, where appropriate in oakland. zach fuentes, abc seven news. >> labor unions representing federal workers were in court in san francisco today suing the trump administration, all alleging union busting and retaliation. the suit is over the executive order that exempts federal agencies from collective bargaining requirements. unions argue the orders discourage members from voicing opposition to the administration's policies. >> well, john fisher is finally selling, just not the team that a's fans really want him to sell. which, of course, would be the athletics just five days away until the a's are set to break ground on a new ballpark in las vegas, we still have yet to see a real financing plan, probably because fisher is still trying to raise the money for this, and today announced he's hired a bank to s

ucsf is canceling their contracts during a transition.ting about 2500 employees of any off children's hospital locations in oakland are launching today. strike. they say their contracts will be canceled in july and they're already losing some longtime members over the dispute at issue pay cuts. the national union of healthcare workers represents 1300 workers. most of them are not registered nurses. however, there will be registered nurses joining the strike to support their colleagues, ucsf benioff employees are transitioning to become uc employees. according to ucsf. so they're also joining wider bay area. unions and ucsf says no one will be fired despite the rumors telling us in part, quote, some take-home pay may change because today many employees pay nothing toward their health insurance or retirement and are you see employment, though? they will contribute. ucsf says those employees will get better benefits long-term care as a result of this employee transition. that's coming up on july 6. the strike is set to get underway at 7 o'cl

ucsf health, including ucsf medical center and ucsf benioff francisco and oakland. i'm l- gonna out of network for blue shield of california. members. if pink triangle was actually taken down in san francisco, wrapping up prime weekend organizers assembled it on twin peaks earlier this month for the 30th consecutive year. founder patrick carney lead that effort for the removal with the help of some volunteers. >> one of the most gratifying parts of triangle involving people that it brings out there probably than 10,000 to 12,000. people over there 30 years who have helped. and it's really so beautiful families from far and wide bring their children in from livermore from iran to make people one-on-one and to learn about the holocaust. >> well, during world war, 2 pink triangles were used to market and people by the nazis. now it serves as a reminder to stay vigilant and uphold lgbtq right early this month, a man was actually arrested for vandalizing that the triangle damaging. 26 tarps. carney says they kept the defaced tarps to send a message. >> and it was vandali

the hospital is transitioning them, integrating them to be employees of ucsf.ucsf issued a statement on the strike and the accusations from the union, explaining that employees are transitioning to uc employment and joining the same public sector unions that represent quote, some take home pay may change because today many employees pay nothing toward their health insurance or retirement. under uc employment, they will contribute just as their colleagues across the ucsf system do, and in exchange, they will gain access to a far more valuable pension and comprehensive long term benefits. the hospital says it is taking steps to ensure care at clinics during the strike. but again, the union sharing this email that appears to come from ucsf still trying to confirm, indicating that its clinics here in walnut creek, san ramon and brentwood will be shut down. and again, no elective surgeries and non urgent orthopedic appointments would be canceled. reporting live here in walnut creek, bob redell. today in the bay. good information to know. hopefully they can come to a

ucsf argues the transition puts employees under the same unions representing all ucsf workers throughouttate. leaders also say take home pay will be different, but that's because it will contribute to more valuable pensions and benefits. this is an open ended strike, so these nurses, technical staff say they all will be off the job until they get what they want or until they come up with a good enough compromise. we are live this morning in oakland. i'm james torres, ktvu, fox two news. >> james, thank you. in the face of enhanced immigration enforcement, one southern california mother says border patrol agents arrested her son after a confrontation with officers started when two border patrol trucks pulled up to a walmart and lowe's parking lot in pico rivera. witnesses say a man identified as adrian andrew martinez, a u.s. citizen, drove toward agents, started yelling at them as they tried to round up workers. >> and the video shows that, you know, he was trying to help. he was telling them, you know, leave him alone. he's just working. i guess they didn't like that. >> in the video, m

and happening now, ucsf health care workers are striking over a contract dispute. yeah, we've got union members on the picket line outside any out children's hospital in. >> oakland cropper is joy horta is there with more on their concerns james and darya right now looks like over 100 out here on the picket line this morning. there. >> calling for a better deal. they're carrying signs and chanting. about 2500 current employees have off children's hospital and its clinics will become ucsf employees in july. they claim the transition is going to cost them each about 10,000 bucks a year when their canceled the national union of healthcare workers represents 1300 members. they say they're already losing some longtime members over this transition. i'm the only full-time occupational therapist at this location who is trained to work in the during any part of the hospital. so the jobs of 2 other therapists who have that same skill set are being threatened because they don't actually have an equivalent job at ucsf. i currently have a free cousin medical plan that i will no

[music] these employees also blame ucsf for staff shortages and patient delays, but ucsf argues those problems are caused by barriers from operating two independent pediatric systems, and an integration plan would break barriers in communication and offer better access to infrastructure. employees tell me they're willing to consider a compromise only if the health system agrees. >> ucsf time and time again say, sorry, we don't have anything to offer you. our our decision is final. we are terminating your labor union contracts. >> until then, the strike will continue. >> as long as it takes. period. >> i'm james torres, ktvu, fox two news. >> all right. the giants hosted in cleveland for a little baseball once again tonight. still a lot of talk about the big trade and san francisco's newest addition. ktvu sports reporter bailey o'carroll live tonight at the ballpark. and you spoke with the giants shortstop willy adames recently. he's fired up about devers now on the team. >> oh yeah, mike, that is right. adam is fired up about this acquisition. everybody in the front office over the mo

but if a new agreement isn't reached, ucsf health, including ucsf medical center and ucsf benioff children's hospital in both san francisco and oakland will then be out of network for blue shield of california. members. >> in its tim oakland international airport, they're now pushing to change their name to include san francisco. yeah, in some form or fashion, but it as you can imagine, is stirring up controversy once again. kron four's will tran is live in oakland with more. will. >> well, flip-flopping, the city's now because there will be a tribute, by the way, after my report. so pay attention. here is what it is this morning, oakland international airport. the reason being a judge blocked them from saying san francisco oakland international. let me show you video from inside. oakland is prominent in there and no matter the name change, they were never going to change. then airport call a it's right. but what last year they wanted to change the name to san francisco bay, oakland international, because they said that. >> a lot of people were confused and they wanted to bring more volume t

but if an agreement isn't reached, ucsf health, including ucsf medical center and the benny of children's hospitals in san francisco. and oakland would be out of network for blue shield of california. members. >> and silly. 2 people actually been displaced after a fire broke out at their home. this happened in real avenue pretty early sunday morning. officials say thick black smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home's roof. we don't have any reported injuries at this time. >> well, into its second attempt, oaknand international airport now pushing to change its name once again to include san francisco start up some controversy yet again from tran is live in oakland with more on that. will. if you are flying into oakland this morning, it is oakland international. but you know that name change if they wanted. the only reason why they don't have san francisco bay oakland because the judge prevented them. so they said, you know what? let's go back to the drawing board. >> let me show you what it looks inside the word oakland is prominent inside all of the terminals fly oakland. so

ucsf. health care workers are on strike over contract disputes union members on the picket line outside of any children's hospital in oakland. kron four's joey horta is there. >> over 100 health care workers on strike here, carrying signs and chanting they're calling for a better deal. about 2500 current employees of any off children's hospital and its clinics will become ucsf employees in july, according to union members, they claim the transition will cost about $10,000 a year with their contracts are canceled. the national union of healthcare workers represents 1300 members and they claim they're already losing some longtime members over the transition. the only full-time occupational therapist at this location who is trained to work in during any part of the hospital. so the jobs of 2 other therapists who have that same skill set are being threatened because they don't actually have an equivalent job at ucsf. i currently have a free cousin medical plan that i will not have to pay for. >

feud between health care workers and ucsf employees at ucsf facilities are going on strike today.tal. and for now, president trump will continue to have control over california's national guard. we'll have the latest on the legal battle with governor gavin newsom to take back command of the troops. >> from ktvu, fox two news, this is mornings on two. >> all right. as we take you live to the opening bell this morning, ringing live right now. investors are watching for new developments in the war between israel and iran and the u.s. response. the federal reserve also ramping up its policy meeting, and we will get word about interest rates ahead of all of that. the markets are looking like slightly higher opening, but a lot of wait and see, i think with a lot of things up in the air. thank you for joining us here on mornings on two. i'm pam cook. >> and good morning i'm dave clark. it is wednesday. it is june 18th. and roberto gonzalez came in early this morning. she knows all about the weather around the bay area, how hot it may get. i like that sky there. >> yeah. look at this view

according to sf gate, ucsf health is cutting around 200 jobs. the workers were told that their last day will be in about two months. ucsf says its cutting positions with the least impact on patients and daily operations. the layoffs represent roughly 1% of its workforce. the hospital says these cuts come amid rising operating costs and low reimbursements for services. ktvu did reach out to ucsf health to confirm these cuts, but we have not yet heard back. well, striking workers at ucsf children's hospital oakland say a federal judge will hear a motion tomorrow afternoon for an injunction against the university. the national union of health care workers is fighting uc's plan to transition the union workers to become ucsf employees, rather than children's hospital employees. uc health system says that the workers would receive more valuable benefits under the uc union, people affected by domestic violence now have a new place to recover and move forward in the east bay. today, restorative pathways opened a tiny home community in hayward. it's call

this comes as ucsf prepares to begin classifying children's hospital employees as ucsf employees. those workers claim the university is attempting to dismantle their own union, cutting pay and forcing them into a union that they don't want to join. ucsf officials have say the move is to bring all the workers under the same umbrella, and that will ultimately benefit both employees and patients by creating a less fragmented system. still ahead, working to get the unhoused off the streets. the number of people in san jose that the city has helped, and why there's so much work that needs to be done. and promising new results for a new weight loss drug. what we're learning about the drug that is made right here in california. i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri. fog is back and in a big way tomorrow. we'll show you how much of this clears out. and a look at a 14 day forecast. and back with our there's a flex alert, and team california is playing it cool. pre-cooling before 4 pm? that's cold. but can they turn it up in the fourth? fans are going crazy! another big win for team californ

ucsf workers in the east bay on strike this morning. we're live with what they're demanding. >> plus, the latest on containment efforts after a brush fire erupts in san jose and danger on the streets in san francisco. the concerns that a civil grand jury report that a civil grand jury report is raising this morning. (♪♪) make the most of your summer... ...with the kia summer sticker sales event. because now's the time to buy. so visit your local kia dealer and look out for these stickers to take advantage of great deals. (♪♪) all of our vehicles are backed by a 10-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. ...and right now get 1.9% apr for up to 60 months plus $500 retail bonus cash on specially tagged 2025 sportage and sorento vehicles. dawn trusts prevagen for her brain and this is her story. my name is dawn. i live in central texas. i'm a military spouse and a certified dog trainer. i'd seen many commercials about prevagen. the people in the commercials were so authentic and i thought, "why not give it a try?" i've been taking p

employees currently work for the hospital, not ucsf. they're now transitioning to uc employment next month, while the union says employees will be rehired, lose seniority and do the same work with less take home pay. >> they jump our union and they said, this is going to happen whether you like it or not. this transition is happening. and no, you know we're not going to stand for that. >> ucsf said that some take home pay will change because employees don't currently contribute to health insurance or retirement, which will change under ucsf. they will be asked to contribute. it also said employees will gain access to, quote, a far more valuable pension. president donald trump today says the cease fire deal between israel and iran is still in effect, even after saying both countries violated that agreement overnight. he says both sides need to calm down. abc news reporter perry russom tells us trump is clearly frustrated today with both iran and israel. >> president trump today lashing out at israel and iran as the fragile cease fire agr

hundreds of health care workers at ucsf. benioff ucsf benioff children's hospital in oakland walked off the job today. union reps say workers are upset about cuts to their pay under new union contracts. the workers were previously employed by children's hospital oakland and are transitioning to uc employment in july. the national union of healthcare workers says that will require employees to pay more toward health and retirement benefits, leading to less take home pay. they say that could ultimately impact patient care. >>>>it's going to impact our patients because they're going to get lesser care. we're here to fight for the children. we actually fought really hard to get better pensions, to get better, take home pay, to get certain safeguards that are in for paid vacation time. we're actually losing a lot. so to me, it's stressful, but i'm willing to fight for what's right. >juliette>ucsf says some of its outpatient offices are closed because of the strike, but the main hospital in oakland is still open. now, in a stateme

ucsf going to impact your patients? it's going to impact the patients because they're going to get care. if they're going to get a not the service infected meat and some services could be eliminated. >> all rigtt. thank you so much for talking to us today. again, this strike just got underway. you can hear him now. it's expected to continue continue rather until 6 o'clock tonight and could go through this weekend. guys, for now, back to you. i thank you, joey, for the update there. 74 and in the south bay. we want to get update now on a brush fire in the san jose foothills yet mostly contained this morning. firefighters. >> working to get it 100% contained. also to figure out how it started. crawford's will trend live for us in san jose with the very latest. we'll >> james, this is a beautiful sight. you don't see the firefighters scrambling like they did yesterday afternoon. instead they are here. they're keeping an eye on the hillside and they are moving about just make sure that the embers don't fly all over. and if

the latest on the picket by ucsf benioff workers and 4th of july week is here. the safe and legal ways to celebrate in some bay area cities. and we're expecting cooler changes by the 4th of july. but for now, still in the 90s around walnut creek, when these 90s turn back it's your time to cash in. so don't just play. stay... at northern california's premier casino resort. book your getaway now at cachecreek.com. ucsf benioff children's hospital in oakland planned to end their work stoppage tomorrow. the strike started on june 18th. the national union of health care workers says the strike was to protest a controversial plan proposed by ucsf. currently, nurses and technical workers are considered hospital employees, but the new plan would transition them to a university of california employee, putting all of ucsf employees under a single system it says will be good in the long run. the union says the change would lead to a decrease in take home pay. ucsf says that's because some employees will pay into health insurance for retirement or retirement for the first t

now to oakland if you have an appointment at ucsf. benioff children's things should be back to normal for you this morning. employees will be back at work today after a federal judge denied the request to stop ucsf from canceling union contracts. our amanda hari has reaction from a decades long employee. >>there will be no more picketing for employees of ucsf benioff children's hospital for >>now, >>jackie patrick has worked at the hospital as a patient care assistant for 32 years. >>it was horrible to be striking because we would rather be inside taking care of our patients. take away. >>their going back despite not getting what they wanted. but they know their patients need >>them. i love the children because sometimes kids are so scared and it's like a common effect. if you come in the room and you're smiling and you hug >>them. the national union of health care workers says they're fighting in other ways. they decided to end the picket line after a federal judge denied their request to stop ucsf health from canceling union contrac

cascade platinum plus. >> the east bay ucsf, health care workers are on strike over a contract dispute. union members are on the picket line outside many children's hospital in oakland was joey horta is there with the latest. >> over 100 health care workers on strike here, carrying signs and chanting they're calling for a better deal. about 2500 current employees of any off children's hospital and its clinics will become ucsf employees in july, according to union members, they claim the transition will cost about $10,000 a year with their contracts are canceled. the national union of healthcare workers represents 1300 members and they claim they're already losing some longtime members over the transition the only full-time occupational therapist at this location who is trained to work in during any part of the hospital. so the jobs of 2 other therapists who have that same skill set are being threatened because they don't actually have an equivalent job at ucsf. i currently have a free cousin medical plan that i will not have to pay for. >> i will about $800 a month. so that is very sig

if agreement isn't reached, ucsf health, including ucsf medical center and benny of children's hospitals, both in san francisco and oakland will be considered out of network for blue shield of california members and that'll mean of jump in health care costs. >> and its second attempt open international airport there pushing to change their name to include san francisco. yeah, the move is stirring up controversy. as you can imagine. kron four's will tran is live in oakland to explain more about not san francisco bay, oakland international, but kind of the other way around. i will. >> now they want to flip it. so they won in last fall's ago. san francisco, san francisco bay, oakland. >> now they want to flip it. they want to go. oakland, san francisco bay, but the words san francisco not going anywhere and i'll let you know what sfo thinks about that. as far as the name change that happened over the weekend. it's something they will vote on in a couple of weeks from now. and then with a final vote. and pretty pretty much the end of july. here's where we stand for decades. it's been oakland

ucsf benioff children's hospital. oakland hitting the picket line will have demands and the decision by appeals court expected any moment about whether president trump can keep the national guard in la the kron. 4 morning news starts now. >> morning full wants today is wednesday and we're happy you're tuning in. i'm daria and i'm james. yeah. today's the day we've been talking about as the hottest day of the week. so let's get the details on that, which how hot john, the hit 90's for a lot of our inland areas, which hey, is going to be as hot as it's been so far this month where we've been really just 70's to 80's of the warmest so far. >> so get ready for this toasty one. san jose. you are going to see daytime highs nearing that ninety-degree mark today already under sunshine and temperatures will warm pretty quickly. couple spots of fog along the bay shore. but most of us are really clear. no onshore breeze. today winds are out of the north and west really cutting off access to that cool ocean air which allows are i

i'm with the ucsf office of sustainability. >> and sandra. hi, i'm sandra curtis. i'm a principal investigator and a program director for the public health institute. but i would just also like to make a nod to the zero waste commission because i happen to be another had i whereas this is zero waste commissioner in the city of berkeley. just parenthetically, you have a much nicer space to meet than we. >> thank you very much for having us and congratulations commissioner hahn. >> yes and so we're very excited to share our program with you. it's managed by the ucsf sustainability office and we partnered with sandra who has done a ton of great work in this area. and like you said, our program is aimed to educate pregnant people and new parents on reducing their exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals that are often found in plastics. and with that i'll hand it off to sandra. >> thank you. so our presentation is i don't know if can you guys see it? >> should we turn it? oh, you have? yeah. okay. >> all right. and very cool. all right. so the goal of this project wa

but if a new agreement isn't reached, ucsf health, including ucsf medical center and ucsf benioff children's hospitals in san francisco and oakland. we'll be out of network for those blue shield of california members. pride parades filled the streets across the country today in denver, new york, chicago, thousands showed up to celebrate love identity and equality. the event marked the grand finale of pride month across the country. and here in the bay area, san francisco transformed into a vibrant celebration of pride, blending history, hope and activism for the 55th annual pride celebration. kron four's. lindsey ford spoke with those who say this year's events. we're more than just a party. they were a powerful call of love and equality. >> is resists. yeah. >> a copy from a guy from glitter and rainbows to activism in unity. san francisco once again showed why remains a beacon for the lgbtq+ community worldwide. i look everything. everything from for friends, jesse and i was sondra pride means being yourself. there's no here we are. we are here. you can be who you are. you can express comi

union members say about 2500 current employees of any children's and its clinics. >> will become ucsf employees in july. they claim the transition will cost them about $10,000 a year when their contracts or cancel the national union of healthcare workers represents 1300 members. they claim they're already losing some longtime members over this transition. >> the only full-time occupational therapist at this location was trained to work in mentoring any part of the hospital. so the jobs of 2 other therapists who have that same skill set are being threatened because they don't actually have an equivalent job at ucsf. >> ucsf says despite the rumors no one's being fired, they say employees will receive better long-term care and benefits after this transition goes into effect in july. >> still ahead on kron, 4 news at local biopharmaceutical company creates a first of its kind shot to prevent hiv. how it works and why it's groundbreaking. plus. state senate republican leader bryan jones says he's fed up with the new california emissions policy he believes will significantly increase gas c

every employee is being mapped to a position in the appropriate union at ucsf. so coming up in a little bit, we're going to be talking to these health care workers that have arrived and why they feel they needed to join this strike. and of course, we know that for patients, especially in a low income community, rescheduling appointments and those selective surgeries is a big concern for parents who may have a child that needs regular treatment. and then having the cost and just the burden of having to go somewhere else really impacts a family, especially in a low income community. so we'll talk to them about that situation as well. gianna. >>yeah, tough for everyone involved for sure. veronica. thank you for that live report. >>big soccer news out of san jose this morning. the mls earthquakes could soon be up for sale. a league source confirmed to the bay area news group owner john fisher hired an investment bank to sell a controlling stake. he's owned that team since 2007 and also owns the former oakland a's, now relocating to las vegas bay area's waymo, expand

the east bay ucsf. health care workers are striking over a contract dispute. union members on the picket line outside of any off children's hospital in oakland and kron four's jiey horta is there. >> over 100 health care workers on strike here, carrying signs and chanting they're calling for a better deal. about 2500 current employees of any off children's hospital and its clinics will become ucsf employees in july, according to union members, they claim the transition will cost about $10,000 a year with their contracts are canceled. the national union of healthcare workers represents 1300 members and they claim they're already losing some longtime members over the transition. the only full-time occupational therapist at this location who is trained to work in during any part of the hospital. so the jobs of 2 other therapists who have that same skill set are being threatened because they don't actually have an equivalent job at ucsf. i currently have a free cousin medical plan that i will not have to pay for. >> i will about $800 a month. so that is very signi

in the east bay, ucsf. health care workers are on strike over contract disputes. union members are on the picket line outside of children's hospital in oakland. >> kron four's joey horta is there with the latest. >> over 100 health care workers on strike here, carrying signs and chanting they're calling for a better deal. about 2500 current employees of any off children's hospital and its clinics will become ucsf employees in july, according to union members, they claim the transition will cost about $10,000 a year with their contracts are canceled. the national union of healthcare workers represents 1300 members and they claim they're already losing some longtime members over the transition. the only full-time occupational therapist at this location who is trained to work in mentoring any part of the hospital. so the jobs of 2 other therapists who have that same skill set are being threatened because they don't actually have an equivalent job at ucsf. i currently have a free cousin medical plan that i will not have to pay for. >> i will about $800 a so that is ve

workers accused ucsf of dismantling their union, cutting pay and forcing them into a union they don't want to join. ucsf is planning a $1.6 billion modernization project for children's hospital, and the health provider argues with contracts in the process of expiring, now is the time to change union representation. in a statement, ucsf also notes take home pay may change because employees will soon be required to help pay a portion of their health insurance coverage, but they stress that in return, they'll receive more valuable long term benefits. the nba draft concludes tonight in new york with a second round. the warriors slotted in the 41st overall pick. barring a last minute trade, that will be the only selection they'll make this year. in the meantime, last night at chase center. bay area homecoming for nba star sabrina ionescu. she grew up in walnut creek, attended miramonte high school. her team, the liberty, took on the valkyries and a three by golden state's kate martin gave them a late one point lead. sabrina, though, came up big down the stretch at the free throw line to va

ucsf says the cuts represent about 1% of its overall workforce. impacted employees will receive benefits like severance pay and support in their career transition, ucsf health says, quote, we recognize they are more than just positions. they are people who have given their time, skill and heart to ucsf health. we are deeply grateful for their contributions. >> president trump says the united states will meet with iran next week as the cease fire with israel holds. the president is insisting u.s. strikes meantime obliterated iran's nuclear program, despite intelligence officials saying otherwise. abc news reporter zohreen shah looks ahead to the diplomatic talks tonight. >> president trump returning to washington hours earlier during a high profile appearance with america's nato allies in the netherlands. the president claimed recent u.s. strikes severely damaged iran's nuclear program. the president also dismissed a preliminary assessment from the pentagon, which sources say suggests the impact may have only delayed iran's efforts by a few months.

but coming on july 6, they become ucsf employees. the national union of healthcare workers claims that they're 1300 members in oakland. we'll lose $10,000 a year in take-home pay on average. the union says its members would be forced to contribute to their health care coverage and retirement fund today. they don't pay for those benefits. >> losing that perk has them fired up. it went unions away. i go and apply for, you'll see that's i have get whatever they give me. >> but they can just off 15 years of being with his union and you know what, never mind. we got to union. you gotta go with whatever we say. >> ucsf says employees will receive better long-term care benefits and no one will be fired. clinics are closed today. and brett would emeryville san ramon and walnut creek during this strike. according to the ucsf website. but they are offering some virtual appointments. the union filed a motion in district court to get a judge to issue an injunction stop ucsf from canceling their contracts. and judge will take this up on thursday.

the hospital is transitioning them to be employees of ucsf. instead.he accusations from the union, explaining that employees are transitioning to uc employment and joining the same public sector unions that represent other workers in the uc and, quote, some take home pay may change because today many employees pay nothing toward their health insurance or retirement. under uc employment, they will contribute just as their colleagues across the ucsf system do, and in exchange, they will gain access to a far more valuable pension and comprehensive long term benefits, unquote. the hospital says it is taking steps to ensure care at its clinics. but again, the union shared that email that indicating the clinic behind me in walnut creek, san ramon and brentwood would be closed today and all elective surgeries canceled and non-urgent orthopedic appointments as well, reporting live here in walnut creek. bob redell today in the bay. all right. thanks for the update there, bob. well, happening today, alameda county leaders receiving an update on the county's rapi

ucsf says it's switching unions now because current union contracts are ending. okay. 4th of july is right around the corner. and we got word today the fireworks show at almaden lake park in san jose is canceled. council member george casey, who represents district ten where the park is located, cites safety concerns. last year, you might recall a fire broke out there. it took firefighters hours to put out. council member casey says emergency crews also had a difficult time responding to calls in the area because of the large crowds and hundreds of cars blocking the streets. san jose istill hosting other fireworks shows on 4th of july, including lake cunningham park. all right, vianey arana here now in vianey. you know, if this was 4th of july today, it would be one that you would caution as well. yeah. and exactly what we saw, unfortunately, play out near antioch is exactly what we're hearing in the next two days, because even the going to help the factor of the winds coming in. but right now, i mean, we've got 50s and 60s and 70s across the board. so let's get

strike impacts ucsf benioff children's hospital and other east bay clinics. workers are striking over the proposed terms of new contracts slated to take effect next month. we fought really hard to get better pensions, to get better, takeome pay, to get certain safeguards that are in for paid vacation time. w wee actually losing a lot. ucsf benioff children's hospital confirmed that the clinics in walnut creek, san ramon and brentwood are temporarily closed, but access to important critical care services for patients remain open, and patient appointments that are eligible have been changed to telehealth appointments. in regard to the union's claim about reductions in take home pay, ucsf said in a statement. some employees may see a change in take home pay because they're paying into health insurance or retirement for the first time, ucsf says these contributions match other employees across the system and say that in exchange, workers will, quote, gain access to a far more valuable pension and comprehensive long-term benefits. okay, now to your money and the c

ucsf integration plan is set to go into effect on july 6th. dispute between blue shield of california and uc health could disrupt healthcare for 10's of thousands of bay area residents. that is if a negotiation isn't reached by july 10th city attorney david chiu and supervisor matt dorsey sent a letter urging blue shield to keep uc health in network meaning that they would keep providing services at pre to go. discounted rates. they warned that cutting ties in the middle of the year could disrupt care and breached contracts if agreement isn't reached. ucsf health, including the health center and benny off children's hospital with then be considered out of network for blue shield of california members. and that would mean prices will go up. 10, 0, 5, is the time. and in its second attempt now, oakland international airport is once again looking to change its name to include san francisco in some form. the move once again stirring controversy. kron four's will tran following it for us live out there at oakland international. for now. good mornin

but if a new agreement is not reached, ucsf health, including ucsf medical center in ucf betty off children's health in san francisco and oakland. we'll be out of network for blue shield of california. members. a strike involving health care workers at ucsf benioff children's hospital in oakland is now coming to an end. union leaders called it off on sunday. this after a federal judge denied their request for an injunction that would have stopped ucsf health for proceeding with into with its integration plan. this is video of workers striking earlier this month. the hospital's integration plan includes canceling union contracts and making workers at the oakland hospital direct ucsf employees. union leaders say the plan would cut pay at the children's hospital and their affiliated clinics. but ucsf officials are saying the move supports their long term growth plans. workers had planned to be on the picket lines on sunday and today. but despite the strike ending the national union of healthcare workers says they will continue to fight this in court. ucf laughs. integration plan is set to go int

ucsf says the cuts represent about 1% of its overall workforce. impacted employees will receive benefits like severance pay and support in their career transition, ucsf health says, quote, we recognize they are more than just positions. they are people who have given their time, skill and heart to ucsf health. we are deeply grateful for their contributions. >> president trump says the united states will meet with iran next week as the cease fire with israel holds. the president is insisting u.s. strikes meantime obliterated iran's nuclear program, despite intelligence officials saying otherwise. abc news reporter zohreen shah looks ahead to the diplomatic talks tonight. >> president trump returning to washington hours earlier during a high profile appearance with america's nato allies in the netherlands. the president claimed recent u.s. strikes severely damaged iran's nuclear program. the president also dismissed a preliminary assessment from the pentagon, which sources say suggests the impact may have only delayed iran's efforts by a few months.

and abc seven news reporter j-r stone spoke with ucsf employees who say this. a new system just isn't working. >> an empty level of parking at ucsf parnassus campus, as thousands of employees struggle to try to figure out where they should park. new rules went into place sunday, june 1st, and most parnassus employees are now no longer able to park on site. >> i noticed that the whole floor was empty, and just before that, the valet in front of the building had a sign saying that it was a valet was temporarily full, so they weren't even filling all the spots that they had available. >> before this was implemented. they should have had everything the ground works for all the busses and transportation laid out, and it shouldn't have been as much miscommunication that we've seen. >> when you're hired into a job at a certain place, you expect to be able to park there, and all of a sudden they're changing this and it's shocking. >> ucsf issued a statement saying in part three days ago, we implemented a new parking policy to prioritize our patients ability to get to t

the union says it was to protest a controversial plan proposed by ucsf. currently, nurses and technical workers are considered hospital employees, but the new plan would transition them to university of california employees. ucsf says that would put all of its employees under a single system, and says it would be good for everyone in the long run. the union says the change would lead to a decrease in pay. ucsf says that's because some employees will have to pay into health insurance and retirement for the first time. the plan is set to take effect next sunday. last week, the union filed an injunction to stop moving forward, but it was denied. another hearing is set for july 17th. gas prices in northern california could jump significantly next week, just in time for the 4th of july holiday, because california's new clean air rules and a new gas tax go into effect on july 1st. the gas tax will go up by $0.02, which it does every year because of inflation. but the state's low carbon fuel standard program is also set to take effect. the goal of the program is

ucsf argues the transition puts employees under the same unions representing all ucsf workers in theon in the long run. those leaders also say take home pay will be different, but it contributes to more valuable pensions and benefits. this is an open ended strike. so these nurses and technical workers and staff, they say that they will be doing this until they get what they want or until they come to a compromise. again, this is what the demonstration looks like. it really no telling how long it may take until they return back to the negotiation table, but we see the signs simply saying unfair labor practice. same work for less. take home pay? no way. an example of some of the messages coming out from the folks who are out here this morning. we are live this morning in oakland. i'm james torres, ktvu, fox two news. >> james thank you. funding may be may be on the way to help increase early detection and proactive treatment of cancer for san francisco firefighters. mayor daniel lowry announced a $500,000 investment for cancer screening for firefighters in his budget plan. it would be

ucsf says they have plans in place to take care of their patients during this strike. it continues until 6 o'clock tonight. and they expect to be out here again, all the way for this weekend, each day letting their voices be heard. back to you. all right. thanks, lynn. joey. >> it is 10. 0, 3, let's go to the south bay. now. we've been following the latest with that brush fire that's been burning in the san jose foothills. luckily it's now fully contained. yeah, will transfer whole morning there and he has this report. >> the fire continues to burn, but it is 100% contained which basically means they have corralled it. it's not moving forward, but it's still burning on the hillside, which is why you can see this fire truck right behind me at ranch place. this is where the fire at least close to the epicenter where the fire started at around 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon in it exploded to about 92 acres. by the time it was done. it got so frenetic that they actually had to call for aerial support. some neighborhoods had to be evacuated. in fact, they told us cool down t