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San Diego County Sales Tax Hike: Potential Pay Bumps for Unions
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- May 15, 2026
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Summary
San Diego County workers, particularly those in SEIU Local two twenty-one and Teamsters Local nine eighty-six, could see pay bumps if a proposed half-cent sales tax hike passes in November. The measure aims to secure $360 million annually for healthcare, child care, sewage fixes, and public safety. If the tax passes and boosts the countys general fund in 2026, it could reopen pay talks, potentially leading to bonuses. Union leaders emphasize the need to retain staff amidst staffing shortages, with vacancy rates in health services reaching 14.1%. The taxs fate hinges on signature counts for the ballot initiative. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7f8c138bf231a772