San Francisco criminal and civil court clerks to strike TODAY

[Omaha Steve]

‘Last-ditch’ negotiation between union and court management fails — further case delays predicted

by Abigail Vân Neely
February 25, 2026, 4:15 pm

https://missionlocal.org/2026/02/sf-criminal-court-clerk-strike/

San Francisco criminal and civil court clerks — the people who manage court records, process court filings and prepare court orders — are going on strike Thursday after complaining for months of overwhelming workloads.

A “last-ditch effort to find a resolution” between the clerk’s union and court management failed on Wednesday afternoon, said criminal courtroom clerk Rob Borders.

The court will remain open for mandated services, Court Executive Officer Brandon Riley said in a statement, but disruptions are predicted. Management employees will “triage” emergency matters and prioritize cases with statutory deadlines, like criminal arraignments.

The court “remains committed to reaching a fair contract with its valued employees that reflects the current fiscal outlook imposed by ongoing reduced state funding,” the statement said.

FULL story at link above.


Union representatives picket outside the Hall of Justice as they threaten a strike on Feb. 19, 2026. Photo courtesy of SEIU 1021.