Schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest education system in the US, will shut down completely the next three days after a union representing workers announced a three-day strike to protest 'unfair practices.'
the second-largest education system in the United States, will be shut down completely in the coming days after a union representing workers announced a three-day strike to protest the district's "unfair practices."Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said negotiations continue with members of SEIU Local 99 but as of this morning a deal has yet to be reached.
In addition to salary demands, union officials have also alleged staffing shortages caused by an "over-reliance on a low-wage, part-time workforce." The union alleged shortages including: Limited enrichment, after-school and parental engagement programs due to reduced work hours and lack of health care benefits for after-school workers and community representatives.At least a 30% increase in wages plus $2 per hour equity wage adjustment effective July 1Improved sanitation and maintenance on campusesDistrict officials said last week that Carvalho had made the SEIU Local 99 "one of the strongest offers ever proposed by a Los Angeles Unified superintendent.
"I had direct conversations with leaders in the of the union yesterday and today were willing and ready to go back to the table to continue those important conversations," Carvalho said. "Right now we have an offer on the table that beats inflation that actually exceeds 20% recurring salary increase over time, in addition to a 3% bonus and a massive expansion of health care benefits for part time employees. So I am still hopeful," he added.Yes.
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