Labor unions and community organizations are contesting Mayor Lurie's budget cuts in response to tech firms, particularly Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb, demanding large tax refunds totaling over $320 million. These companies argue they fall under different tax classifications, enabling them to evade paying minimum wages or benefits. This issue has deep roots in past leniencies shown by the city, especially during the tenure of late Mayor Ed Lee. A report indicates that most of the city's budget deficit could be alleviated if big corporations paid their fair share of taxes, as these firms already benefited from previous tax reforms.
The city's labor unions and community-based organizations demand that Mayor Lurie oppose tech firms seeking significant tax refunds, highlighting the fiscal strain on public services.
Uber and Lyft, classifying themselves merely as platforms, argue they shouldn't pay minimum wages or benefits, reflecting a growing trend among big tech to evade responsibility.
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