San Francisco Unions Secure Labor Agreement Through 2029, Including Wage Increases
San Francisco city unions have reached an early agreement with Lurie, ensuring no layoffs through 2029 and a 12% wage increase through 2031.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 8, 2026 —
San Francisco city unions have reached an early labor agreement, a development that ensures job security for city employees and outlines future wage adjustments. The accord, which was established in advance of expected timelines, provides protections against layoffs for municipal workers through the year 2029.
In addition to safeguarding employment, the agreement also addresses compensation for union members. It stipulates a cumulative wage increase of 12% that will be implemented gradually through 2031. The specific details regarding the distribution of this wage increase over the years leading up to 2031 were not fully provided in the summary of the trend.
The agreement was reached with an entity identified as “Lurie.” The specific full name or title of this individual or entity, and their exact role in the city’s administration, was not specified in the information provided. The nature of this early agreement suggests a proactive approach to labor relations, aiming to preempt potential disputes and provide clear long-term expectations for both the city’s workforce and its administration.
The timeline for the agreement’s commencement and the precise dates of its finalization were not detailed. However, the confirmed provisions include a span of no layoffs until 2029 and a compensation adjustment extending to 2031. The summary did not include information on which specific city unions were involved in this negotiation or the exact scope of the departments covered by the agreement.
Story summarized from the original created by Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez,Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler,Maggie Angst on sfstandard.com, see more information here.
