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Board refers airport worker BART surcharge resolution to committee after airport employees testify
Summary
Supervisors heard airport worker testimony and referred Supervisor David Chu's resolution opposing the proposed BART surcharge on SFO employees to committee for further consideration.
The Board of Supervisors referred to committee a resolution introduced by Supervisor David Chu opposing a proposed $4 roundtrip surcharge that would be added to certain BART fares for riders using San Francisco International Airport stations.
Chu said the surcharge would disproportionately affect low‑wage airport workers, many of whom already face long commutes and limited schedules. At least four airport workers representing SEIU Local 1877 spoke during public comment, saying the surcharge would add an additional burden to workers who already pay sizeable monthly transit costs.
"This is a resolution supported by our airport commission and community and labor leaders," Chu said, asking the board to act in solidarity with affected workers. Members of the board agreed to refer the measure to committee for further deliberation and outreach with BART and labor representatives.
Ending: The measure was sent to committee for additional work by supervisors, who signaled interest in coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions and BART before any final city action.
