This resolution expresses San Francisco's support for women's professional basketball players and urges the WNBA to negotiate fair contracts that provide equitable pay and benefits. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring players' health, safety, and overall well-being.
Resolution expressing the City and County of San Francisco’s support for women’s professional basketball players represented by the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, including the Golden State Valkyries; and urging the Women’s National Basketball Association to negotiate fair contracts that ensure equitable pay, benefits, and working conditions that protect players’ health, safety, and overall well-being.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to support equitable contracts for women's professional basketball players in San Francisco.
The WNBPA has been engaged in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement with the WNBA, advocating for higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions.
The Board of Supervisors introduced a resolution expressing support for the WNBPA and urging the WNBA to negotiate fair contracts.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, emphasizing the importance of equitable pay and working conditions for women athletes.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, but it became effective without his approval due to the time limit set by the Charter.
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