LA Teacher Negotiations Stall, Threatening Historic Strike

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:31:00 +0200

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is on the brink of a historic walkout as contract negotiations between the district and the United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) have failed to yield a resolution. The potential strike would affect over 500,000 students and thousands of educators, marking a significant disruption to education in the nation's second-largest school district. Key sticking points in the negotiations include salary increases, class sizes, student support services, and the district's commitment to addressing deferred maintenance and modernization of school facilities.

Teachers are seeking a substantial pay raise to address the rising cost of living in Los Angeles, while also advocating for smaller class sizes to better serve students’ needs. The union also emphasizes the importance of increased support staff, including counselors and nurses, to address the growing social and emotional needs of students. District officials have expressed concerns about the finan