United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA)

June 5, 2019

Los Angeles voters decisively reject parcel tax that would have raised $500 million annually for schools

In major setback for efforts to salvage LA Unified's finances, Measure EE fails to get even half of voters' support, falling far short of the two-thirds threshold needed for victory.

Michael Burke

May 22, 2019

Jackie Goldberg pushes parcel tax measure at LAUSD board swearing-in ceremony

Swearing-in ceremony to a seat on the Los Angeles school board becomes opportunity for Jackie Goldberg to urge support for parcel tax.

Michael Burke

February 19, 2019

California’s school funding flaws make it difficult for districts to meet teacher demands

As Oakland teachers prepare for a strike, a state arbitrator points to a range of factors, such as basing state funding on attendance rather than enrollments, a disproportionate concentration of charter schools in urban districts and high special education and pension costs as potential stumbling blocks to reaching an agreement not only in Oakland but in other districts experiencing labor turmoil.

Louis Freedberg

February 5, 2019

Gov. Newsom asks to review impact of California charter schools on district finances

United Teachers of Los Angeles questions the need for the panel, and says an "immediate cap" on charter schools is "urgently necessary."

Louis Freedberg And Mikhail Zinshteyn

January 30, 2019

LA Unified, teachers still face challenges over contract and charter school moratorium

L.A. Unified's school board and UTLA have ratified a contract, but L.A. County Superintendent Debra Duardo is skeptical the district can pay for its promises, and the Legislature may not agree to a charter school moratorium.

John Fensterwald

January 24, 2019

Outcome of Los Angeles teachers' strike crucial for labor movement nationally

Show of strength by United Teachers Los Angeles despite efforts to weaken it by depriving it of union fees.

Louis Freedberg

January 22, 2019

Los Angeles teachers return to class after voting to end strike

Left unclear is precisely how the dozens of provisions agreed to would be paid for.

Louis Freedberg

December 20, 2018

Los Angeles teachers plan to strike Jan. 10, union says

After fact finder agrees with district's salary offer, union accuses district of failing to bargain in good faith and refuses further talks.

Theresa Harrington

May 6, 2018

How teacher strikes in other states help California unions make their case

As teachers’ unions scramble to blunt the impact of a looming Supreme Court decision regarding their ability to collect dues, the recent teacher strikes across the nation have handed them a rallying cry.

John Fensterwald And David Washburn

April 24, 2017

Controversial charter bill could face prolonged fight in Legislature

Californians on both sides of the charter school debate can expect another year of hearings over Senate Bill 808, a bill that critics claim could lead to the shuttering of many charter schools.

Mikhail Zinshteyn

March 2, 2017

LA teachers union should focus on unity, not division

The best response to our current president is a vast increase in constructive, empowered, diverse and open-minded voices.

Mark Gozonsky