Thousands of San Jose city workers could go on strike: Here's what to knowThousands of San Jose city employees are voting this week on whether to authorize a strike. Thousands of San Jose city employees are voting this week on whether to authorize a strike. Thousands of San Jose city employees are voting this week on whether to authorize a strike. Thousands of San Jose city employees are voting this week on whether to authorize a strike. SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Thousands of San Jose city employees are voting this week on whether to authorize a strike as contract negotiations between two of the city's largest unions and city leaders remain at an impasse.