SF Superior Court clerks on strike Thursday over contract

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Roughly 200 San Francisco Superior Court clerks across three locations are striking Thursday after the workers have not had a contract in over a month. The union argues that court management is violating labor laws and is demanding a better contract.

Service Employees International Union Local 1021 said this strike is happening because court management isn’t willing to negotiate staffing or training issues. These issues have led to over 70 misdemeanor cases being dismissed, along with unnecessary delays and errors, according to the union.

Thursday’s strike could disrupt trials, hearings and everything across the board for both the criminal and civil divisions.

It could also disrupt high-profile cases like the Nima Momeni trial regarding the stabbing and killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee.

The union said the lack of training is leading to defendants sitting in county jail longer than they should, along with victims waiting longer for their court dates.

The strike begins at 6 a.m. and will last until noon.

KRON4 has reached out to the courts for comment but has not heard back.