San Francisco Court Clerks Launch Strike Over Staffing and Criminal Case Backlogs

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San Francisco’s Superior Court operations were majorly disrupted on Thursday as 200 clerical workers launched an open-ended strike.

The court clerks, represented by Service Employees International Union Local 1021, announced Monday that they would walk off the job this week following months of bargaining over a new three-year contract.

The union said the court has refused to bargain in good faith over staffing and training issues that have contributed to case delays and a significant backlog at the court, and could lead to mistakes they worry would harm the public…

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