What you need to know about the 3-day strike by LAUSD staff unions

Schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest education system in the US, will shut down completely the next three days after a union representing workers announced a three-day strike to protest "unfair practices."

LAUSD strike highlights fight for a livable wage
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The average SEIU member that works for LAUSD makes around $20,000 a year. They are asking for $36,000 a year.

LA Unified leaders hold news conference amid strike
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The union has repeatedly accused the district of engaging in unfair labor practices, saying union members have been subjected to harassment and intimidation tactics during an earlier strike-authorization vote and as the possible walkout neared.

LAUSD three-day strike begins
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All LAUSD schools are closed as thousands of workers go on strike.

LAUSD closing schools Tuesday amid worker strike

More than 30,000 cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, special education assistants and more have prepared for the strike.

Negotiations continue ahead of planned LAUSD strike
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LAUSD Superintendent joined Good Day LA Monday and is hopeful the district can reach a resolution with the union.

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho discusses planned strike
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More than 30,000 cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, special education assistants and more are preparing to strike on Tuesday.

3-day LAUSD strike to begin March 21
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The district stated that it believes the conflict "could be resolved if both sides entered into good-faith discussions between now and Tuesday."

LA County Parks extends recreation program for LAUSD students impacted by possible strike

As a possible strike by the Los Angeles school workers union looms, parents within the Los Angeles Unified School District are being advised to make child care plans and talk to their employers as the district eyes a three-day strike that would shut down all schools within the LAUSD beginning Tuesday.

LAUSD parents prepare for looming 3-day strike

Members of the union representing school support staff like bus drivers, cafeteria workers and others are demanding a 30% pay raise with an across-the-board $2 an hour increase.

School bus crashes into parked cars, fence in South LA

A Los Angeles Unified School District bus with students on board was involved in a multi-vehicle collision in South Los Angeles.

Authorities investigating bus crash in South LA
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An estimated 5-10 elementary school students were on board at the time of the crash. The bus driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

LAUSD teachers, staff to go on strike Tuesday, March 21

A possible three-day strike that would force the closure of Los Angeles Unified School District schools will begin Tuesday, March 21.

LAUSD strike to begin next week
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Thousands of workers with the Los Angeles Unified School District announced plans for a three-day strike starting next week. The district said the union is refusing to negotiate.

LA Unified schools will shut down if strike happens
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Parents within the LAUSD are being told to make child care plans as the district prepares to strike in the coming weeks.