San Francisco Mayor Secures 12% Raises and No-Layoff Pledge for 24,000 Municipal Workers

NewsData.io · United States · Sep 9, 2026

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has reached a tentative agreement with 10 city unions — including SEIU Local 1021 and IFPTE Local 21 — covering 24,000 municipal employees, offering 12% wage increases through 2031 and a no-layoff guarantee through June 2029. The deal mirrors multiyear raises already granted to police and firefighters and arrives as the city grapples with persistent budget deficits and a $16.9 billion two-year budget proposal that initially sought to eliminate around 500 positions. Staffing shortages have driven overtime costs higher across city departments, adding fiscal pressure. The agreement is pending union ratification and raises unresolved questions about long-term funding.