Discussion about a possible staffer union has percolated inside City Hall for decades, but this appears to be the most serious drive in recent memory.
“There is a culture within a political office that you have to prove your worth. You have to establish your commitment and your dedication to do this work in order to get ahead,” Wong said. It was a point echoed by city staffers, who described a mission-driven work culture where long hours and round-the-clock availability are the norm for those who serve at the pleasure of their elected bosses.
Several also spoke about a lack of job security in roles where their bosses are up for election every four years, and wanting a potential pathway to other city jobs. Some council aides felt EAA was slow-walking the process or being less than communicative, several said, and SEIU 721 was first contacted about three weeks ago.said in response to staffer complaints, noting that the union had had to wait on the city to move forward with their filings. “But EAA is the one that started this momentum, nobody had to light a fire under us.”
That individual planned to sign cards with both unions in the hopes of sending a clear message that staffers want a union, regardless of who’s representing them.
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