Following Years of Struggle, Aging Retirees to Rightfully See a Restoration of Benefits With nearly 62% of those casting ballots marking”yes,” San Francisco voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition A. The San Francisco Retiree Supplemental Cost of Living Adjustment Charter Amendment will rightfully restore much-needed benefits to thousands of retirees. “We are thrilled beyond belief that Prop…
San Francisco Mayor London Breed Declares Her Support for Restoring Retiree Benefits The campaign for Proposition A, the San Francisco Retiree Supplemental Cost of Living Adjustment Charter Amendment, is pleased to share that San Francisco Mayor London Breed has voiced her support for the ballot measure. “These candidates and measures will put our City back…
Long-time Protect Our Benefits Champion Passed Away in September Even though he wouldn’t benefit directly from the passage of Prop A, Frank Grimley was a staunch supporter of Protect Our Benefits. He was the campaign’s biggest advocate from its earliest days, donating thousands of dollars to the cause over the years. Frank Grimley passed away…
The campaign behind the Retiree Supplemental Cost of Living Adjustment Charter Amendment is pleased to announce it will be Proposition A on the ballot November 8. The ballot designation follows a slew of endorsements for the measure. Supporters now include the San Francisco Labor Council, the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee, the California Alliance…
The campaign behind the Retiree Supplemental Cost of Living Adjustment Charter Amendment is pleased to announce that the San Francisco Labor Council has voted to endorse its efforts. “We are delighted to have the Labor Council’s endorsement,” said Fred Sanchez, co-chair of the campaign to restore retiree benefits. “This charter amendment is about righting a…
Board of Supervisors Places Charter Amendment Restoring Retirement Benefits for City Workers on November Ballot During its meeting on Tuesday, July 19, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place on the November ballot a Charter Amendment designed to right a wrong and help struggling seniors. Because of changes to the San Francisco…
Rules Committee Unanimously Moves Amendment to Full Board of Supervisors We have some exciting news for the Fairness for SF Retirees Campaign: On Wednesday, June 29, the Rules Committee unanimously moved consideration of the proposed Charter Amendment restoring retirement benefits to the full Board of Supervisors. Multiple supporters of the charter amendment spoke at the…
SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM After months of hard work and coordinated effort, we’re proud to announce we now have nine supervisors who support putting our ballot measure on the November ballot. Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach this important milestone by reaching out to their supervisors and urging them to support…
SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM The Health Service Board Meetings will be a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting according to City Administrator Guidance. This practice will be reconsidered every 30 days. COVID-19 will be with us for some time and may present new challenges, but with common sense, we’ll overcome this situation. Vaccinations, rapid test…
SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM There has been a change in leadership of Chief Operating Officer at the Health Service System, Mr. Rey Guillen has replaced Mitchell Griggs. Mitchell has been an asset to HSS, with his commitment to members, experience to improve access, inclusion and high-touch member services. POB wishes to acknowledge Mitchell Griggs’…