Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1544915
"What we achieved is the ability to stabilize school staffing and ensure educators can afford to live and work in San Francisco. This contract is a strong foundation for building the safe and stable learning environments our students need." —UESF President Cassondra Curiel Photos this page: Neither rain nor a recalcitrant school district stifled UESF members' voices. Membership: About 6,500; about 5,000 certificated staff; 1,500 classified staff; also includes substitute teachers within the district Strike dates: The first strike in almost 50 years ran Feb. 9–13. What UESF won: After an 11-month campaign and 4-day strike educators won a historic two-year agreement. Highlights: • 2% raises this year and next and additional paid work days for certificated employees; 8.5% over two years, with 4% in Year 1 and 4.5% in Year 2, for classified employees, plus an additional floating holiday • Paraeducators providing specialized medical services receive an additional 5% salary increase • Fully funded family health benefits starting on Jan. 1, 2027; relief for family health care available to eligible employees starting on July 1, 2026. • Additional support for special education educators • Sanctuary and housing protections for SFUSD families UNITED EDUCATORS OF SAN FRANCISCO 23 S P R I N G 2 0 26