Mayor Daniel Lurie’s directive mandates that 8,000 city employees return to the office four days a week. This plan was delayed due to negotiations with unions. Many returning workers are expected to support local businesses, increasing foot traffic and sales in the area. Currently, 70% of the city's workforce, or 24,000 employees, already works in-person five or more days a week. Local business owners express that the return of city staff will significantly benefit retail and dining sectors struggling post-pandemic.
"They're maybe stopping at a coffee shop or they're stopping to get a bagel, so those are sales that places haven't seen before," said Amy Cleary with Golden Gate Restaurant Association.
"Business has been down about 80% from the volume we've been doing in 2019," said Rodriguez. He expressed that bringing city employees back is the right move.
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