LAUSD Negotiates with SEIU to Prevent Strike, Impacting School Operations
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is engaged in ongoing contract negotiations with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) to prevent a strike that could close schools. The negotiations continued late into Monday night, with LAUSD planning to inform families by 6 a.m. Tuesday about school openings. SEIU represents approximately 30,000 workers, including aides, bus drivers, custodians, and cafeteria staff. The union is seeking pay increases and more hours for part-time workers to qualify for health benefits. A rally was held in support of SEIU outside the Roybal Learning Center in downtown LA. LAUSD has already reached tentative agreements with the United Teachers of Los Angeles and the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, which include salary increases and additional positions for support staff. However, these agreements do not prevent a strike if SEIU negotiations fail. 
