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Seattle Teachers Union Votes on Strike Authorization Wednesday

8/26/2026

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The Seattle Education Association will vote on authorizing a strike.
The union will hold the vote Wednesday evening at the Seattle Convention Center.
If authorized, a strike could begin Sept. 2, the first day of the 2026-27 school year.
SEA seeks a 1.5% raise for 2026-27, 2% for 2027-28, and 2.5% for 2028-29.
The union prioritizes higher pay, smaller classes, and more special-education staff despite an $87 million deficit.

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The Seattle Education Association will vote on authorizing a strike.
The union will hold the vote Wednesday evening at the Seattle Convention Center.
If authorized, a strike could begin Sept. 2, the first day of the 2026-27 school year.
SEA seeks a 1.5% raise for 2026-27, 2% for 2027-28, and 2.5% for 2028-29.
The union prioritizes higher pay, smaller classes, and more special-education staff despite an $87 million deficit.