"The parties remain divided over key issues. United Teachers of Richmond, which represents more than 1,400 educators, psychologists, speech pathologists and other education professionals, is demanding a 10% raise over a period of two years. The union also wants the district to fully fund health benefits, reduce class sizes and case loads, and address facility issues like inadequate heating and cooling systems. The district has countered with a 3% raise and an esca"
"Union leadership was left waiting with security for 30 minutes and the district's bargaining team did not come with an updated proposal, aside from raising what Ortiz described as ideas to address concerns around health care benefits, Ortiz said. We were hopeful that they were finally prepared to solve this crisis, but instead of solutions, we got theatrics, Ortiz said during a press conference outside Helms Middle School on Friday morning."
A strike by West Contra Costa school employees entered its second day after union members said no progress on a new contract was made. Union leadership reported waiting with security for 30 minutes while the district bargaining team arrived without an updated proposal, offering only ideas on health care benefits. The district stated negotiations were making progress and cited complicated, systemic issues requiring collaborative solutions. United Teachers of Richmond represents over 1,400 education professionals and demands a 10% raise over two years, fully funded health benefits, reduced class sizes and caseloads, and facility repairs. The district offered a 3% raise.
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