LOS ANGELES (Jan. 31, 2026) — Today, UTLA announced the results of a vote by their members authorizing the union to strike.
Earlier this week the District came to a tentative agreement on a 2024–2027 collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 572 and remains in negotiations with all of our labor partners.
The District and AALA/Teamsters 2010 met January 29 to continue negotiations of the 2025-2028 collective bargaining agreement and District presented a package proposal with updated wage increases.
Prior to mediation, the District came to a $3.1 billion agreement with all of our labor partners to extend District-funded health benefits for the 2026 and 2027 plan years to cover 100% of estimated health care benefit premiums for all eligible employees, their dependents, and retirees.
The District is currently faced with structural fiscal challenges driven by declining enrollment, the expiration of federal relief funds, lower-than-expected cost-of-living adjustments, and rising operational costs. We recognize the real financial strain on educators and staff, but must make difficult decisions to preserve classrooms, student services, and long-term stability within finite resources. This moment calls for collaboration between all parties to reach a sustainable resolution.
Our priority is maintaining stable, welcoming schools and minimizing disruption to student learning. We value our educators and the essential work they do every day, and we will continue to engage constructively through the established bargaining process.
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