"The strikes, which could begin as soon as next week, have been approved by thousands of educators affecting schools in some of the state's largest districts including San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles. In San Francisco, 97.6% of teachers voted in favor of a strike, setting the stage for the first such action in the city in nearly 50 years."
"It's unacceptable that in the Golden State,' with its vast wealth and resources, our communities struggle with fully staffing our neighborhood schools, David Goldberg, the California Teachers Association president, said in a statement announcing the effort last year. This is why educators are coordinating to take a stand statewide. Together with parents, students and our communities, we demand that districts prioritize resources for our students and ensure California leads the country in providing a quality public education for every student."
Thousands of California educators authorized strikes over working conditions, pay and special education staffing, with walkouts possible as soon as next week. Approvals affect major districts including San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles, with 97.6% of San Francisco teachers voting in favor and the potential first strike there in nearly 50 years. Los Angeles educators authorized strike action amid district budget-driven layoff considerations, while San Diego prepares for its first walkout in 30 years and multiple unions near Sacramento stand ready. The California Teachers Association represents about 310,000 educators and linked 32 districts in demands for higher wages, smaller classes and more student resources. A cited report found 84% of teachers could not afford to live near their workplaces, 81% said salaries lag the cost of living, and four out of ten educators were considering leaving.
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