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LA Teachers Plan Strike for 17% Salary Increase

3/19/2026

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  • Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) teachers prepare for a strike on April 14 to press for higher salaries as contract talks continue.
  • Union leaders rallied at Gloria Molina Grand Park to press for a 17% salary increase, noting large class sizes.
  • Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) serves 520,000 students and faces scrutiny following allegations of misusing arts funding, while teachers say wages do not keep pace with inflation.