Union behind billionaire tax hit by strike from its own campaign staff

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Ooof, the Valkyries lost today. But they’re coming back home to Balhalla Saturday, writes Meg Shutzer, for the game that will determine the winner of the WNBA Finals. Meg also reports on the highly contagious “Valk-itis” that swept the city during the early-morning game. Fabulous photos by Zoe Malen.

Just days before the election, the union behind the California billionaire tax has been hit by a strike from its own campaign staff. Brandon Pho reports that SEIU-UHW workers are now on the picket line instead of phone-banking and precinct-walking for Prop. 40, which is facing stiff opposition from wealthy donors.

Meanwhile, real-estate money is flooding the fight against San Francisco’s Prop. I, which would support social housing and lock in the transfer tax rate for properties worth over $10 million. Andrea Jiménez looks at the developers, real-estate tycoons, investors and others who’ve raised $2.7 million to defeat the measure.

Remember, Mission Local‘s comprehensive election coverage includes a complete voter guide to all the measures, money, and candidates in the races. And if you need a break, check out this new interactive map of Halloween events and car-free trick-or-treating streets by Xueer Lu and Rosina Boehm.

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A group of healthcare workers holding blue “Union Values” signs stand in a line on a sidewalk outside a United Healthcare Workers-West office.

Union behind California billionaire tax hit by strike from its campaign staff

“You would expect unions to do better on labor negotiations with their own staff. “

A multi-story housing building under construction, with scaffolding and a red crane. An orange construction elevator is attached to the right side of the structure. The sky is clear and blue.

Real-estate money floods fight against San Francisco ‘social housing’ measure

“It’s essentially spending $100,000 to potentially get millions in tax cuts in the future.”

A woman in a crowd with her hand to her forehead, surrounded by other people.

Highly contagious ‘Valkyries illness’ sweeps across S.F. before tip-off

“Call in sick,” said Valkyries guard Veronica Burton. “I recommend it.”

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Map: Where are San Francisco’s Halloween events and car-free streets?

A roving dance party, robots, dogs dressed up as witches,flash tattoos, Boohalla, drag, and neighbors with “full-size candy bars.”

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A water fountain sprays a vertical stream into a circular basin, with cars parked nearby and a city skyline in the distance.

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Events

Today: Hayden Everett, Jackson Lundy, Brick & Mortar Music Hall, October 29, 8-10 p.m.

Tomorrow: Communal Table, Drawing Room ANNEX, October 30, 6-9 p.m.

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