Los Angeles Unified School District Reaches Tentative Agreement with Teachers Union to Avert Strike
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced a tentative two-year agreement with the United Teachers Los Angeles union, providing salary increases to prevent a planned strike on April 14, 2026. The deal includes an 11.65% increase in salary scales and sets starting pay for beginning teachers at $77,000 annually.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe Los Angeles Unified School District announced on April 12, 2026, that it has reached a tentative agreement with the United Teachers Los Angeles union. The agreement aims to avert a strike scheduled for April 14, 2026. It provides for salary increases for approximately 38,000 teachers represented by the union.
65% and sets starting pay for beginning teachers at $77,000 annually, according to the district's website. The union estimated that teachers with 15 to 30 years of experience could receive up to around $11,000 more per year. 86%, based on details shared in a union newsletter.
began after the union's contract expired in June 2025 and have continued for months.
The district stated it would meet with remaining labor partners over the weekend to reach additional agreements and keep schools open on April 14. The union reported progress in its statement to news outlets.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- April 12, 2026
Los Angeles Unified School District announced tentative agreement with teachers union to avert strike.
1 sourceNew York Post - June 2025
United Teachers Los Angeles contract expired, starting months-long negotiations.
1 sourceNew York Post - April 14, 2026
Planned strike date for teachers if no agreement reached with other unions.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
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Schools may remain open on April 14 if additional union agreements are reached.
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Teachers could receive up to $11,000 more annually based on experience level.
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Ratification process may delay full implementation of salary and benefit changes.
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Potential solidarity strike could disrupt operations if service workers' talks fail.
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Inflation-related cost pressures on teachers may be partially alleviated by raises.
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