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Union members claim the LAUSD engaged in 'unfair practices'

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) failed to reach an
agreement with union negotiators on Monday, prompting district officials
to shut down schools in the nation�s second-largest education system on
Tuesday.

FOX 11 in Los Angeles reported on Monday evening that LAUSD Superintendent
Alberto Carvahlo said schools would be closed on Tuesday because of a
worker strike.

Members of SEIU Local 99, or the Education Workers United, approved a
strike for Tuesday, March 21 through Thursday, March 23, by way of a vote
after nearly a year of failed negotiations over equitable wage increases,
more full-time work, respectful treatment and increased staffing.

Thousands of district employees, from cafeteria workers to bus drivers in
the district have made their demands, claiming the LAUSD engaged in
"unfair practices" and saying little progress has been made since
negotiations began in April 2022.

LOS ANGELES SCHOOLS BRACE FOR POSSIBLE SHUTDOWN AFTER UNION ANNOUNCES 3-
DAY STRIKE, DEMANDS �EQUITABLE� WAGES

Union leaders announced in December that talks reached an impasse and a
state-appointed mediator would oversee the communications between both
parties.

When the union voted to strike in February, 96% of LAUSD workers
represented by SEIU Local 99 authorized the measure.

As the strike looms, district officials are continuing to prepare for the
"unfortunate reality of school closures," while remaining available to
negotiate a solution to the issues, according to a statement from the
district posted to social media on Sunday.

The district said in the statement, contrary to the SEIU�s assertions, the
California Public Employee Relations board Office of the General Counsel,
or PERB OGC, denied the district�s request for an injunctive relief over
claims that the union was acting illegally by engaging in a three-day
strike. In the PERB�s decision, it said it did not find the remedy of
injunctive relief to be met at this time, but the OGC was directed to
expedite the district�s unfair practice charge against the union.

PROGRESSIVE LOS ANGELES DA OFFERING FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE SO STAFF CAN GET
TO WORK SAFELY

"Contrary to the SEIU�s assertions, the PERB OGC has not made a decision
on Los Angeles Unified�s unfair practice charge regarding the alleged
illegality of SEIU�s strike, and the District expects a decision from the
PERB OGC as soon as Monday morning, given the expedited processing
direction from the PERB Board," a statement from the district read.

Carvalho tweeted that he was a believer that good will can carve out
common ground and reach an agreement to avoid the strike and keep students
in school.

"We are doing everything we can and I remain optimistic we can reach an
agreement," Carvalho said. "Families should be prepared in the event of a
strike."

SACRAMENTO TEACHERS STRIKE AS MINNEAPOLIS WALKOUT CONTINUES

He went on to say the district established partnerships to offer Grab and
Go meals and supervised activities, should the strike commence.

"We do not need to debate or litigate the fact that during the pandemic,
kids lost a lot of ground," the superintendent tweeted, explaining that
reading and math proficiency were hit hard, particularly students who are
learning English or have disabilities. "They cannot afford to be out of
school and that is why I am appealing directly to the union leadership to
engage and negotiate in good faith and find a solution that addresses the
needs of all, including our students."

Union officials did not immediately respond to inquiries about the strike
and current negotiations.

SACRAMENTO'S TEACHERS UNION TO STRIKE OVER PAY, STAFFING

On Twitter, the union posted on Monday that their voices would not be
silenced, adding that the school district tried to say the strike was
unlawful.

"But the California Public Employment Relations Board rejected LAUSD�s
last-ditch effort to request an injunction to stop the strike," union
officials tweeted.

In a previous interview with Fox News, SEIU Local 99 Executive Director
Max Arias said workers have been living off "poverty wages" and blamed the
school district for pushing workers to act. The average salary of workers
at LAUSD is $25,000 a year, often working part-time hours.

According to their website, SEIU Local 99 is a union of 50,000 education
workers in K-12 schools, early education centers and homes, and community
colleges throughout Southern California, including 30,000 cafeteria
workers, special education assistants, custodians, bus drivers and others
providing essential student services at LAUSD schools.

Nikolas Lanum of Fox News contributed to this report.

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