L.A. schools strike averted as deal reached; schools open Tuesday
A Los Angeles Unified School District strike has been avoided and schools are open Tuesday after the district and the Service Employees International Union reached an agreement.
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A Los Angeles Unified School District strike has been avoided and schools are open Tuesday after the district and the Service Employees International Union reached an agreement.
The Los Angeles Unified School District and the Service Employees International Union continued contract negotiations well into Monday night, hoping to avoid a strike on Tuesday.
The Los Angeles teachers said they will strike if their union and LAUSD cannot reach a deal by April 14.
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