SEIU Local 99 members have voted overwhelmingly to approve our new contract with LAUSD. During in-person and online voting held April 3-7, thousands of members cast their ballots with over 99% voting to ratify the agreement. Read our press release.  On April 18, the LAUSD school board also voted unanimously to approve the agreement.

When can you expect payment on the new wage increases, retroactive pay, and bonuses?

  • Retention and appreciation bonus of $1000 will be paid to all current employees who worked during the 2020-21 school year on:
    May 23, 2023 for those who are paid twice a month and on
    May 31, 2023 for those who are paid monthly
  • Wage increase & Retroactive pay – 2021-2022 6% increase + 2022-2023 7% increase for a total 13% wage increase plus retroactive pay will be paid on:
    June 8, 2023 for those who are paid twice a month and on
    June 12, 2023 for those who are paid monthly
  • Additional increases are coming:
    • 7% increase effective July 1, 2023
    • $2/hour increase effective January 1, 2024

These historic wage increases amounting to an average 30% increase were won through the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of SEIU Local 99 members. Let’s continue to stand union strong! Become a Steward or contact your organizer to join a Labor Management Committee to continue to address hours, staffing, and other issues that impact our work and the student services we provide.

Highlights of what we’ve won

30% average wage increase. Here’s how it breaks down:

  • 6% increase effective July 1, 2021
  • 7% increase effective July 1, 2022

(That’s 13% paid immediately after the contract is ratified, plus retroactive pay.)

  • 7% increase effective July 1, 2023
  • $2/hour increase effective Jan. 1, 2024 which is on average a 10% increase

$1000 bonus for all current employees who worked during the 2020-21 year.

Minimum wage goes up from $16.91 to $22.53/hour.

Increase to average annual salary from $25,000 to $33,000
Special Education Assistants assigned fewer than 7 hours and day will be offered additional hours for a 7-hour assignment. Effective January 1, 2024.

5.5% differential paid to Special Ed Assistants assigned to behavioral intervention support duties.

ITD and Procurement workers will be placed in A Basis

Right to file a grievance over disrespectful treatment or harassment on the job

Fully paid health care benefits, including dependent coverage, for members in Units F & G (Teacher Assistants, Community Representatives, After School Program Workers and others)

$3 million education fund for SEIU Local 99 members to advance and promote within the district.

Limit on Mandatory Overtime for Unit C – Employees cannot be required to work more than 44 hours of overtime a month except in case of emergency.

Light and heavy bus drivers will be able to vote on a bus in addition to bidding on a route

Better wages and improved hours mean LAUSD will be able to hire more workers to address staffing shortages.

Members to address ongoing issues directly with the district including:
  • Staffing levels and additional hours​
  • Concept of notice, impact, and effect of hours and schedule changes.​
  • Concept of notice, impact, and effect of subcontracting (including BII)​
  • Split shifts​
  • Tool allowances/usage, mileage, use of persona vehicles.​
  • Implementation of BII​
  • Status of Teachers Assistants​
  • Joint advocacy for additional resources​

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