San Francisco Teachers Strike for Pay and Health Benefits

About 6,000 public schoolteachers in San Francisco initiated a strike on Monday, marking the city’s first walkout in nearly 50 years, due to unresolved issues over wages, health benefits, and resources for special needs students. The district closed all 120 schools and offered independent study to its 50,000 students. With ongoing negotiations, union leaders demand a 9% salary increase over two years, while the district counters with a 6% increase over three years amid financial constraints. Other California cities, including San Diego, are also preparing for potential strikes over similar disputes.

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