UTLA STRIKE
Resources for SEIU Local 99 Members
UTLA STRIKE
Resources for SEIU Local 99 Members
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We Support Teachers!
After almost two years of contract negotiations, teachers and LAUSD have not been able to reach an agreement. Teachers are fighting for lower class sizes, more nurses and counselors, and greater investment in our kids. That’s why they began striking on January 14, 2019.
We know the power of workers making the courageous decision to strike in order to be heard. We know that we can only ensure a quality education for all students when we stand together. That is why we support teachers in their fight for the schools our students deserve.
Sympathy Strike with Teachers
SEIU Local 99 members at several schools have led sympathy strikes—when one union strikes in support of another—in solidarity with striking teachers. Many more members have expressed an interest in sympathy striking at their school. It is still possible to hold one. If you are interested in leading a sympathy strike at your school, please click or tap on the button below to let us know.
An organizer will contact you to talk about the process and go over your rights and the potential risks. At least 80% of your co-workers must commit to a sympathy strike by signing a petition.Please be aware that striking is different from joining the picket lines on your own time. You can join the picket lines before or after school or during your unpaid breaks. Going on a sympathy strike means you join the picket lines and do not report to work and do not get paid while you are on strike.
Sympathy Strikes Coming Up
Sympathy strikes by SEIU Local 99 members will be happening at the following schools:
- Liechman Career Transition Center (1 day – 1/22)
- 7th St. Elementary School (1 day-1/22)
- Banning High School (1 day-1/22)
- Solano Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Mayberry Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Glassell Park Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Cantara St. Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Cabrillo Ave. Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Hamasaki Elementary (3 days – 1/22, 1/23, 1/24)
- Venice High School (1 day -1/22)
- Canterbury Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Sun Valley Magnet (1 day-1/22)
- Haddon Ave Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Telfair Elementary (2 days – 1/22 & 1/23)
- Broadous Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Fair Ave Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- O’Melveny Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Lassen Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Olive Vista Middle School (1 day-1/22)
- Anatola Avenue Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Dyer St. Elementary (2 days – 1/22 & 1/23)
- Kester Ave. Elementary (1 day – 1/22)
- Saticoy Elementary (1 day – 1/22)
- Erwin St. Elementary (1 day-1/22)
- Sherman Oaks Elementary (1 day-1/22)
Strike Updates
State Board rejects LAUSD’s last-ditch effort to stop strike
"On Friday, March 17, LAUSD filed charges claiming a strike by SEIU Local 99 members was unlawful. On Sunday, March 19, the California Public Employment Relations Board rejected LAUSD’s last-ditch [Read more]
Sympathy Strikes Are Growing!
Since the start of the UTLA teacher’s strike at LAUSD on January 14, hundreds of SEIU Local 99 members have taken the courageous action to go on sympathy strikes. The [Read more]
SEIU 99 Members Launch Second Wave of Sympathy Strikes
SEIU Local 99 members have been out in force supporting teachers' demands for smaller class sizes, more staffing, and greater investment in our students. Ten schools went out on sympathy [Read more]
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are questions raised by SEIU Local 99 members that our union’s bargaining team has been addressing with LAUSD. We understand that now that teachers are on strike, many more questions may arise that aren’t covered here. Contact SEIU Local 99 with those questions. Report any questions, concerns, or violations to the union office by calling 213.637.0296 or report the violation via the form on this page.
Report Violations
Ensuring the safety of students and staff is a priority. In the event of a strike, SEIU Local 99 members should document and report any assignments that you believe are unsafe, unlawful, or violate our union contract or district policies. Violations can be reported to the Member Resource Center at 213.637.0296 or via the form below. These are some things you should report immediately:
- If you are being asked to teach, supervise, or administer a class of students alone, and/or without a certificated teacher or staff member present.
- Any assignment that you believe is unsafe for you or your student(s).
- Any threats or harassment by management toward you or any other SEIU Local 99 member.
- If you are denied lunch or breaks. The district may owe you for time worked during breaks or lunches.
Our SEIU Local 99 Member Resource Center will be reaching out to LAUSD directly to address any issues.