A breakdown in contract negotiations between educators and the San Francisco Unified School District led teachers to launch their first strike in decades. The union is seeking higher wages, better healthcare coverage, and staffing increases, particularly in special‑education roles. District officials cite a significant budget deficit and say they cannot meet the union’s full demands, offering a smaller raise instead. Talks are ongoing as schools remain closed and both sides work toward a compromise.
See "San Francisco teachers begin first strike in nearly 50 years", Staff, The Guardian, February 9, 2026