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San Francisco Schools End Strike with Raises and Benefits

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

San Francisco schools resume classes after a five-day teachers' strike, with an agreement reached on February 13.
The deal provides an 8.5% raise for paraeducators and 2% raises for certificated educators over two years.
The district will cover full health care premiums for the lowest-rate Kaiser plan starting January 2027.
Union leaders emphasized higher wages and better special education staffing, while Mayor Daniel Lurie praised the agreement amid rising costs.

History

Historical Context

The United Federation of Teachers secured a landmark contract in 1970, achieving a 7% salary increase for educators, which set a precedent for labor negotiations nationwide. This legacy continues as San Francisco's recent teachers' strike resulted in an 8.5% raise for paraeducators, highlighting ongoing struggles for equitable compensation amid rising costs and shaping future educational funding policies in California.

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Story summary

San Francisco schools resume classes after a five-day teachers' strike, with an agreement reached on February 13.
The deal provides an 8.5% raise for paraeducators and 2% raises for certificated educators over two years.
The district will cover full health care premiums for the lowest-rate Kaiser plan starting January 2027.
Union leaders emphasized higher wages and better special education staffing, while Mayor Daniel Lurie praised the agreement amid rising costs.

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