Isabel Rodriguez, 47, HR manager, Oakland: “It would be the first day of work at my new job—the day that they are planning to strike. And I have to take BART and Caltrain. So I’m very nervous. I mean, I understand why they’re striking, and I always support unions and support employees, but in this particular case, yes, I’m keeping a very close watch.” (Christina Watjen/Epoch TImes)