Thousands of SEIU Local 99 members at LAUSD led an historic strike for respect. Together, we won significant gains that recognize our work and will make a difference in the lives of the students we serve. We moved forward in every one of our key demands. Members must vote to ratify the agreement. Our bargaining [Read more]
We’re fighting to change LAUSD’s unjust compensation system that treats classified employees as second class workers. This is about LAUSD respecting our work, our rights, and our contributions to student learning. That is why our bargaining team has presented LAUSD with bold demands and why we’re ready to take bold action. Here’s a summary [Read more]
Los Angeles, CA - SEIU Local 99, the union representing nearly 30,000 special education assistants, bus drivers, food service workers, custodians, and other essential workers at the Los Angeles Unified School District, has declared that contract negotiations with the school district are at a standstill and have reached an impasse. An official declaration will [Read more]
During our bargaining session with LAUSD on December 21. The district said they heard us “loud and clear,” but their offer shows we need to turn it up even louder. LAUSD made some movement on their wage offer – but it’s still not enough. Even worse, they made a move to divide us. Here’s LAUSD’s [Read more]
Our bargaining team met with LAUSD on December 9. It was clear that the district has been paying attention to our school and worksite actions. LAUSD increased their wage offer by 2% – still not enough! It's time to show them what we're worth! Watch the video above to hear from members of [Read more]
November 10, 2022 - Our bargaining team met with LAUSD today and even though the district said “there is room to negotiate,” they didn’t move an inch on their wage proposal. So, let’s get them to move! On Tuesday, December 13, we’re going to LAUSD’s doorstep at their Downtown L.A. headquarters. Join us to [Read more]
Bargaining Update: Our Actions Are Moving LAUSD – But Not Enough. Let’s Keep Pushing! It’s clear our escalating picket lines, purple-up days, emails to the Superintendent & Board, and marches-on-the-boss are having an impact. During our contract negotiations on October 28, district offered a new wage proposal and stronger protections against lay-offs and [Read more]
Our bargaining team met with LAUSD on October 13, 2022, and the district continued to show their disrespect. Even though they said they wanted to “expedite” negotiations, the district did not budge on its low-ball wage offer:Zero $ wage increase for 20205% increase for 2021-224% increase and a 3% one-time bonus for 22-234% increase [Read more]
Our SEIU Local 99 bargaining team met with LAUSD on September 21, 2022. The district did not budge on the low-ball wage proposal they presented last week: For 2020-21 - ZERO! Nothing! Nada! 2021-22 - 5% wage increase 2022-23 - 4% increase and a 3% one-time bonus 2023-24 - 4% increase with a 3% one-time bonus It's [Read more]
Our contract bargaining team met with LAUSD today, Friday September 16. The district finally came to the table with proposals on our wages and hours. But it’s clear they’re completely ignoring our call for equity. They proposed a four year contract covering 2020-2024. For 2020 they proposed NO wage increase. No wage increase during [Read more]
