This resolution encourages San Francisco employers to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday and provide paid time off for employees on June 19 each year. It aims to promote awareness and observance of this important date in American history.
Resolution urging employers and businesses located in the City and County of San Francisco to recognize Juneteenth as an official federal holiday and to allow employees to observe June 19 with paid time off annually.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to formally recognize Juneteenth as a holiday in San Francisco following its designation as a federal holiday.
Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday by President Biden, prompting local discussions about its observance.
Following the federal recognition, Mayor Breed signed an order declaring June 19 an official holiday in San Francisco.
The Board of Supervisors introduced a resolution urging local employers to recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, urging all employers in San Francisco to recognize Juneteenth and provide paid time off.
The resolution was returned unsigned by the Mayor, but became effective without her approval due to the charter provisions.
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