Los Angeles schools come to a standstill as bus drivers, maintenance workers, and support staff union goes on a three-day walkout, with the teachers' union joining in solidarity.
The shadow of a pedestrian is seen walking past the headquarters of the Los Angeles Unified School District.Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
The move comes after more than a year of negotiations with the Los Angeles Unified School District and its superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, over pay and health benefits.We understand the plight, the frustration and the realities faced by our workforce members," Carvalho said last night."We're willing to work with them, but the way we find a solution is by having a partner at the table to actually negotiate possible results.
LAUSD is the second biggest school district in the country, with 420,000 students – the majority from families who live at or below the poverty line and depend on schools for far more than just classroom instruction. This is the second strike in the school district in four years. In 2019, the United Teachers of Los Angeles, or UTLA,for six days before reaching an agreement. The union says it is standing in solidarity with SEIU this week, while also continuing its own contract negotiations with the district.
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