'Years of disinvestment have led us to this moment, and now we're experiencing the effects of an overburdened and shrinking workforce. Yet, all is not lost.'
after-school, literacy, arts and cultural programs, to community gardens, domestic violence shelters, food pantries, foster care agencies, senior centers, and mental health services, these workers fill gaps left behind by city agencies to support the most vulnerable members of our city. Despite the critical work they provide, these non-profit workers, the majority of whom are women of color, are undervalued and underpaid.
The non-profit workforce consists of over 125,000 individuals, of which 75% are people of color and 70% are women. Shockingly, 60% of workers rely on government assistance to make ends meet because of their low wages. This is simply unacceptable. We cannot expect these workers to continue to provide essential services while they struggle to make a living themselves. Given the demographic of the non-profit workforce, a pay increase would help move the city towards the goal of closing the gender and racial pay gaps. Additionally, living wages for non-profit workers would help boost the local economy, as this workforce spends their wages at local businesses.
The wage adjustment would ensure that compensation for non-profit workers keep pace with inflation. In turn, these dignified wages would help to attract and retain talented staff. To help secure the sector, a 6.5% increase is needed for the next fiscal year , followed by a 5.5% increase in FY 2025 and a 4.25% increase in FY 2026. These increases would bring wage growth in line with the 16.25% provided to the bulk of municipal workers.
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