LA Unions Secure Massive Pay Raises, New Benefits

0:00Two big unions in Los Angeles. Unified school district just locked in their new two-year contracts Friday night. United Teachers Los Angeles, repping 37,000 teachers in staff, scored a nearly 14% raise on average, plus pay parental. Leave for the first time ever. That's a game changer after tough talks. The UTLA deal passed with 92% approval for members. It bumps up salary scales with at least an 8% minimum increase. Adds over 450 new positions for psychologists, counselors, all fill, and support roles, and sets a first-ever 20-to-1 ratio for special-ed resource teachers. They also got protections on subcontracting and AI use. Meanwhile, the AALA Teamster Union for 3,000 principals and administrators ratify their 12.15% wage hike. It defines an 8-hour day and 40-hour week with flex time that just needs notice, no-boss approval required. Now, SCIU Local 99, covering 30,000 bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and aides, kicks off voting today through early main.

1:07Their tentative agreement promises a whopping 24% pay boost and better health care access. L-A-U-S-D board votes next on these deals, paving the way for smoother operations and stronger support across schools as everyone gears up for the year. From your city, powered by AI, this is California News Today. I'm Corrin with the story.