Los Angeles Unified School District Strike Scheduled for Tuesday Despite Agreements with Two Unions

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is preparing for a possible strike on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, despite tentative agreements reached with two of three involved unions. The strike involves United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), Associated Administrators of Los Angeles/Teamsters 2010 (AALA), and SEIU Local 99.

All three unions have agreed to strike if any one fails to secure an agreement.

Monday, April 13, 2026, features dual activities: continued mediation and preparations for the walkout. m. m. SEIU Local 99, representing about 30,000 workers including teacher aides, campus aides, gardeners, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and tech support staff, resumes mediation in the afternoon.

m. at district headquarters. The agenda includes discussions with labor negotiators about potential actions by non-striking unions, such as school police, clerical workers, and supervisors. These discussions cover whether those unions will honor picket lines or provide emergency support on campuses.

Tentative Agreements Reached UTLA, representing about 37,000 teachers, nurses, counselors, psychologists, and librarians, announced a tentative agreement on Sunday.

86% over two years. 7% increase, and includes provisions for expanded student support positions, class size controls for students with disabilities, and protections against subcontracting and artificial intelligence. AALA, representing about 3,000 principals and assistant principals, also reached a tentative deal.

65% pay increase over two years, with an opportunity to negotiate an additional raise in the third year. It establishes a framework for a 40-hour workweek with flex time for extra hours, addressing uncompensated work expectations.

Ongoing Negotiations with SEIU Local 99 SEIU Local 99 members have worked under an expired contract since June 30, 2024.

The district's offer includes a 13% raise over three years, though the union seeks higher percentages tailored to job roles, stable schedules, and protections for health benefits. The union's action is classified as an unfair-practice strike over alleged violations of organizing rights, which the district denies. Both sides have filed complaints with the state labor body.

Such disputes often resolve through settlements. The strike would be open-ended if it occurs, potentially closing schools indefinitely due to union solidarity.

Preparations and Support Measures The potential strike affects 390,000 students and 70,000 workers, including teachers and principals.

Families must arrange childcare, though district sites for supervision exclude children under 4 and those with moderate to severe disabilities. The district has listed food distribution and limited child supervision locations, noting unpredictable demand. SEIU Local 99 plans food box distributions after strike rallies at Molina Grand Park on Tuesday and Friday, with limited quantities available.

Local 99 members, averaging $35,000 annually and often the lowest-paid, receive family health benefits for at least 20 hours per week. The union coordinates support for members in need during the action. A strike represents significant logistical efforts for both the district and unions.

Recent agreements with UTLA and AALA raise hopes for averting the walkout, but mediation outcomes remain uncertain as of Monday afternoon.