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http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/7806232.htm

As religious leaders and striking grocery workers plan a peaceful march near the gated Alamo home of Safeway's CEO on Wednesday, Contra Costa sheriff's deputies have taken unusual steps to protect Steve Burd and his neighbors -- even sending plainclothes deputies to monitor a weekend labor protest in San Francisco.

The two sheriff's deputies -- who also paid a visit to a union hall in Martinez last week -- alarmed union officials and clergy members when they identified themselves as county homeland security officers.

Sheriff's Capt. Scott Parsons, who oversees the homeland security unit, said Monday that the deputies misspoke. The demonstration does not raise national security concerns, he said.

(Then why were your officers there and identifying themselves as such. To intimidate and scare peaceful protestors away? And why are you going to such unusual measures to protect Steven Burd?)

Burd is a champion of animal rights. Too bad he appears to not care much about humans.

how about paying for healthcare like everyone else?

Did you know that we have forgone payraises in past contract negotiations in order to keep our health benefits? That last December we offered what amounts to thirty dollars a week out of our paychecks for healthcare? Safeway turned us down yet it still tells the public it is only asking us to pay $15-$20 a week. Please investigate the facts before you comment on our strike and what we are fighting for.

Patty