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California Teachers Unite for Higher Pay, Strike Threatens

12/17/2025

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California teachers unions mobilize for higher pay and benefits, threatening strikes if demands are unmet; the "We Can’t Wait" campaign unites at least 14 districts, including Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Recent strikes in West Contra Costa Unified resulted in an 8% pay raise for teachers.
In Madera Unified, over 90% of teachers plan to strike for a retroactive 8% raise, while Twin Rivers teachers seek a 12% salary increase.

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Story summary

California teachers unions mobilize for higher pay and benefits, threatening strikes if demands are unmet; the "We Can’t Wait" campaign unites at least 14 districts, including Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Recent strikes in West Contra Costa Unified resulted in an 8% pay raise for teachers.
In Madera Unified, over 90% of teachers plan to strike for a retroactive 8% raise, while Twin Rivers teachers seek a 12% salary increase.