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LAUSD Tentatively Agrees to Teacher Pay Hike, Strike Looms

4/15/2026

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On April 12, 2026, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) reached tentative agreements with teachers' and administrators' unions.
The United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) announced a two-year contract with an 11.65% salary increase and a starting salary of $77,000.
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) negotiations are ongoing, focusing on pay increases and hours for part-time workers.
A strike remains possible if agreements are not finalized by April 14, 2026.

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Story summary

On April 12, 2026, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) reached tentative agreements with teachers' and administrators' unions.
The United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) announced a two-year contract with an 11.65% salary increase and a starting salary of $77,000.
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) negotiations are ongoing, focusing on pay increases and hours for part-time workers.
A strike remains possible if agreements are not finalized by April 14, 2026.