This resolution supports the Golden State Valkyries players in their efforts to secure a fair collective bargaining agreement and equal pay in the Women's National Basketball Association. It expresses the city's backing for their fight for equitable treatment in professional sports.
Resolution supporting the Golden State Valkyries players and their fight for a fair collective bargaining agreement and equal compensation in the Women’s National Basketball Association.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the establishment of the Golden State Valkyries as a WNBA franchise, prompting a resolution to support their fight for fair compensation.
The Golden State Valkyries were announced as the WNBA's 13th franchise, marking the return of professional women's basketball to the Bay Area.
The Women's National Basketball Players Association opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement to negotiate a new one that reflects players' contributions.
The resolution supporting the Golden State Valkyries and their fight for fair compensation was introduced and referred for adoption without committee reference.
The Board of Supervisors amended and adopted the resolution, expressing support for the Valkyries' efforts for a fair collective bargaining agreement.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which became effective without his approval due to the time limit set by the Charter.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
