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Board votes unanimously to require prevailing wages for loading and unloading at city events
Summary
An ordinance amending the administrative code to require prevailing wages for loading/unloading at special events on city property passed by unanimous consent after Supervisor Wiener outlined the legislation—s aims to protect behind‑the‑scenes workers.
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously passed an ordinance amending the administrative code to require prevailing wages for workers who load and unload materials, goods or products for special events and shows on city property, and for driving associated commercial vehicles.
"This legislation will help ensure that the people behind the scenes, making our great outdoor events the successes that they are ... are paid a fair living wage while doing that work," Supervisor Scott Wiener said while introducing the measure. Wiener said his office worked with city departments and stakeholders for nearly a year to craft the legislation and to focus requirements on higher‑production events to limit undue cost impacts on small events.
Supervisor Wiener thanked staffers for drafting the bill and several city departments for feedback. The measure was taken by "same house, same call" and passed unanimously on first reading.
Provisions: The ordinance amends the administrative code to require prevailing wages for loading/unloading services performed on city property under city permits and for driving commercial vehicles for those purposes. The city said the rule is intended to ensure consistent labor standards on city‑permitted activity.
Next steps: The ordinance passed first reading and will return for final adoption per the city—s legislative schedule.
