LAUSD union workers ratify new contract

Los Angeles Unified union workers have voted to ratify their new contract following last month’s three-day strike, according to LAist.

The contract, which was tentatively agreed to in March, will give a 30% raise to bus drivers, custodians and other support staff represented by Service Employees International Union Local 99. It also includes a higher minimum wage of $22.53 an hour and guarantees more hours for special education assistants.

The contract must still be approved by the district and will be taken up by the school board, which next meets on April 18.