L.A. Teachers Vote on Union Plan for for One-Day Strike

by E Wayne Ross on April 28, 2009

Los Angeles Times: L.A. Teachers Vote on Union Plan for for One-Day Strike

The union representing Los Angeles teachers is organizing for a possible one-day strike next month to protest looming layoffs. The work stoppage would have to be approved by a majority of teachers, who will be able to vote over a several-day period, starting today.

Last week, the Los Angeles Board of Education, by a 4-3 vote, approved a budget package that could result in more than 5,300 job losses, including about 3,500 teachers who lack tenure protection.