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April 14, 2026
Los Angeles schools reach last-minute deal, avoiding strike
- The Los Angeles school district and SEIU Local 99 reached a tentative agreement early Tuesday, avoiding a strike.
- The deal includes raises, increased hours, and protections against subcontracting for support staff.
- Around 70,000 workers across three unions were prepared to strike if no agreement was reached, impacting schools citywide.
3 Sources
- Los Angeles Schools Strike Narrowly Averted In Last-Minute DealApr 14, 2026 at 9:18 AM · NYT
- Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staffApr 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM · ABC News
- Los Angeles schools strike last-minute deal, avoiding shutdownApr 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM · The Hill