How long could SFUSD teachers' strike actually last?

""We've been waiting to be listened to and they only started listening two days ago," said teacher Kelly Taggart."

""As a mom who is responsible for the health care of both my husband and my two kids, I pay $18,000 a year out of pocket for health care," said Collins."

""At the moment, there's no easy mechanism to end the strike," said John Logan."

""When it drags on and on it's very difficult to maintain that level of support. The teachers themselves do not want to be out on a long strike. And I think most of them are probably thinking maybe this will last a week," said Logan."

San Francisco teachers rallied as the United Educators of San Francisco announced the strike would continue after failed negotiations with the district. Educators identified unresolved priorities including increased funding for special education, higher wages, and affordable health care. One teacher reported paying $18,000 annually out of pocket for family health coverage. A labor specialist said there is no easy mechanism to end the strike and outside intervention is limited. The specialist noted prolonged strikes are hard to sustain and many teachers expect a short work stoppage. The district says its offer is generous but faces budget constraints and resists tapping reserves.

Read at ABC7 San Francisco