LAUSD Workers Announce 3-Day Strike for Higher Pay & Benefits

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) workers, including custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and others, have announced a 3-day strike from March 21-23. The strike is aimed at demanding higher pay and better benefits. As per reports, on average, these workers make only $25,000 per year, which is significantly less than what they say is necessary to cover their living expenses in Los Angeles.

The LAUSD has stated that schools will not be in session during the strike, which is expected to impact thousands of students and families. The district is currently in negotiations with the striking workers, and it remains to be seen whether a resolution will be reached before the planned strike begins.

The workers have stated that they will continue to strike until their demands for better pay and benefits are met. They are calling on the district to increase their salaries, provide better healthcare coverage, and improve their working conditions.

Who Are the Workers Participating in the Strike?

The workers participating in the LAUSD strike include custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and other support staff who work in the district’s schools. These workers play a vital role in the smooth functioning of the school system and are responsible for ensuring that the schools are clean, safe, and well-maintained.

Despite their importance to the district, these workers are paid significantly less than other workers in the LAUSD, which has led to growing frustration and anger among them. Many of these workers have stated that they are struggling to make ends meet in Los Angeles, where the cost of living is notoriously high.

The strike is being organized by the Service Employees International Union Local 99, which represents approximately 30,000 workers in the LAUSD. The union has stated that they will continue to fight for better pay and benefits for these workers until their demands are met.

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#BREAKING Workers at LAUSD announce 3-day strike March 21-23.

The school district says school won’t be in session during the strike. The workers include custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and others demanding higher pay & benefits. On average they make 25k per year. pic.twitter.com/XjALBQcNZ0

— Niala Charles (@NialaCharles) March 16, 2023