Pressure from housing activists such as the San Francisco Tenants Union and other voters pushed the San Francisco Supervisors to support enforcement of the rules for Airbnb. Illegal postings by Airbnb will face penalties. Airbnb removes affordable housing from the market and Ron Conway, Airbnb’s investor, funds politicians (such as London Breed and Scott Wiener)…
DetailsDid you know San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim has a black belt in martial arts? Watch her action ad.
June Special: Support for those affected by eviction. The Mission is ground zero for “No Fault” evictions. We would like to support our neighbors by offering $15 acupuncture treatments to anyone who is fighting an eviction, has recently been evicted, or is a member of a housing rights or tenants advocacy group. Community Acupuncture Works…
DetailsA hearing is scheduled before the Planning Commission, June 16, 2016, to consider adoption of changes to the San Francisco Planning Code as they relate to: Wireless Telecommunications Services (WTS) Facilities (typically includes cell towers or cell antennas); and Articles 10 and 11 of the Planning Code (to clarify that Planning Department staff may also deny certain types of historic preservation…
DetailsNew density bonus plan emerges for 100 percent affordable housing projects, proposed by Supervisors Aaron Peskin and Eric Mar. The new proposal replaces the Affordable Housing Bonus Program proposed by Mayor Lee, that could have displaced many low income tenants from affordable homes.
Vote for pro-tenant candidates and legislation endorsed by the San Francisco Tenants Union.
The visual art exhibit RESISTANCE is partnering with the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, the San Francisco Tenants Union and
Our allies Unite Here Local 2 who have been supporting our work against AirBnB are asking for support in boycotting Le Meridien SF and SF Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf because these Chesapeake-owned hotels have failed to negotiate a union contract. Pledge your support as we have. Do not let your friends and colleagues eat, meet…
DetailsA shortage of teachers in San Francisco due to rising housing costs led to legislation approved unanimously by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and signed by the Mayor that will stop certain no-fault evictions during the school year for teachers and children. The legislation was advocated for by Dean Preston and the San Francisco…
DetailsDue to pressure from union members (including Service Employees International Union/SEIU Local 1021 and Unite Here) and tenant activists including the San Francisco Tenants Union, the negotiations between Airbnb and SEIU fail. Labor and tenant activists oppose Airbnb since it illegally removes affordable housing from the market.