Labor
Thousands of employees in 30-plus unions would benefit from the wage hike set to be approved by city leaders.
The $108 million two-year budget surplus projected back in January slips again to a mere $15 million, thanks in part to inflation.
Emboldened by a tight labor market at a time of growing public support for their cause, unions are well-positioned to win gains in both the public and private sectors.
At a rally, local unions called attention to a staffing shortage in several key departments, which they say undermines safety and services.
A novel San Francisco effort could help usher in a new era of portable benefits for workers.