LOS ANGELES () — A Los Angeles Unified School District strike could be just days away, not just by teachers but principals, administrators and district employees as well.
Parents of LAUSD students want the district to settle a fair contract with teachers to avoid a strike, but they say if a strike happens, they’ll be ready to join the picket line.
As we tick down to that potential teachers strike, parents of LAUSD students are trying to send a message to the school district. They held a news conference Wednesday outside the district headquarters.
The news conference came amid mediation talks between district officials and SEIU Local 99, which represents about 30,000 school employees such as custodians, bus drivers and other workers.
That union has already pledged to strike with the teacher’s union, should UTLA’s 40,000 teachers end up striking. Both sides remain far apart on issues like pay raises.
The Associated Administrators of L.A., which represents school principals and management, is threatening to walk as well.
The district has offered tiered salary bumps over two years, but the union is seeking a 17% increase in salaries.
The parent group called “Reclaim Our Schools” is urging the school district to pay teachers what they’re asking for.
“300,000 students in the district, their families, community members, are prepared to stand shoulder to shoulder with them as they go on the picket line,” said Victor Sanchez with the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy. “LAUSD, it’s time to settle a fair contract now.”
If a strike does happen, that group says they will join the unions on the picket line.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass says she’s doing her part to prevent the teachers from walking out. But with Tuesday’s strike deadline fast approaching — her influence may be limited.
“We do not need a teacher’s strike,” said Bass. “I’ve been in contact with everybody, the active superintendent as well as each of the members of the Board of Education, as well as the union representatives.”
LAUSD released a statement that said, in part:
“The Los Angeles Unified School District remains focused on preventing a strike while simultaneously preparing in the event one takes place, as negotiations continue with our labor partners.”
According to the district, LAUSD’s preparations and plans for a potential strike includes:
- Food distribution sites for students and families
- Continuity of Learning resources, including take-home instructional materials and access to online learning
- Community-based childcare and supervision options
- Mental health resources to support student and family well-being
- Technology support for devices and connectivity
One key player missing from negotiations is LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. He’s been placed on administrative leave while under FBI investigation.
The strike deadline is just five days away.
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