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LAUSD and SEIU Local 99 Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid Strike

4/14/2026

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Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) reached a tentative agreement with SEIU Local 99 on Tuesday, avoiding a strike that would disrupt education for 400,000 students.
The deal follows agreements with United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, with Mayor Karen Bass negotiating.
SEIU Local 99’s package includes a 24% wage increase, expanded healthcare benefits, and protections against layoffs, and union members must still ratify agreements.

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Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) reached a tentative agreement with SEIU Local 99 on Tuesday, avoiding a strike that would disrupt education for 400,000 students.
The deal follows agreements with United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, with Mayor Karen Bass negotiating.
SEIU Local 99’s package includes a 24% wage increase, expanded healthcare benefits, and protections against layoffs, and union members must still ratify agreements.