Strike possible at Los Angeles Unified School District

(The Center Square) – A strike could happen Tuesday in the Los Angeles Unified School District unless an agreement is reached with all three unions. The unions currently on board with a tentative agreement are United Teachers Los Angeles and the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles Teamsters. LAUSD, the nation's second-largest school district, was still negotiating with Service Employees International Union Local 99 as of Monday afternoon. “Members are hoping to avert a strike. But after two years of negotiations with no movement from the district, they are ready to take strong action to improve their livelihoods and the student services they provide,” said Blanca Gallegos, communications director for SEIU Local 99. “SEIU Local 99 members are asking for wages that will lift them above poverty, increased hours to ensure students have the services they need, more staffing for student services, and an end to the subcontra