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The LA schools are closed as union workers go on strike
US’ Los Angeles Unified School District teachers have gone on strike for the second time in four years over pay and health benefits. Over 30,000 teachers joined the strike that began on October 3. The strike was called after a year of negotiations between the teachers and the school district over pay and health benefits…
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School district workers want full time employment, respectful treatment and increased staffing levels
Teachers and support staff in the US’ second-largest school district, Los Angeles Unified School District, have gone on strike after contract talks with Superintendent Alberto Carvalho broke down. The union said the strike would make it “virtually impossible” to keep schools open in the district of more than 5 lakh students. The strike began at…