Matt Rauschenbach

“We will work towards a quick resolution that respects workers, protects the City’s finances, and ensures that the Council does not interfere with collective bargaining in the future.”

Matt Rauschenbach · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Rauschenbach said the administration seeks a resolution that protects workers and city finances.

“We will not allow the political process to replace the collective bargaining table. The City is filing a lawsuit to protect the right of every union to negotiate on behalf of its members, to fight for the workplace they deserve and ensure that workers – not politicians – determine their own futures,”

Matt Rauschenbach · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Rauschenbach explained the city's rationale for filing the lawsuit to protect collective bargaining.