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SANTA CRUZ CITY WORKERS COULD STRIKE IF TALKS FAIL TO PRODUCE A NEW CONTRACT SOON. THE EXISTING CONTRACT AFFECTS 500 CITY WORKERS AND EXPIRES ON FRIDAY, AFTER 2 PREVIOUS EXTENSIONS. SO FAR TALKS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (LOCAL 415, AND THE CITY, HAVE NOT RESULTED IN A RENEWAL AGREEMENT. NEGOTIATIONS TOOK PLACE MONDAY AND TUESDAY, AND ARE SCHEDULED TO CONTINUE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. BEFORE A STRIKE ACTUALLY TAKES PLACE THOUGH, IT MUST BE VOTED ON BY THE WORKERS.