Little Lake Teachers Strike Over Budget, Class Sizes

0:00Teachers in the Little Lake City School District walked out on strike Thursday morning, hitting paws on classes over fights about healthcare costs, bigger class sizes, and less support for students. Back in January, the district slapped the cap on teacher healthcare contributions, pushed through pay cuts, and floated plans to pack more kids into. Classrooms, according to the Union. Union leaders from the Little Lake Education Association are fired up, pointing fingers at the district for blowing 20% of its budget on. Outside contractors way more than nearby spots, or the state average, while classrooms scrape by. District bosses counter that they're pinched by skyrocketing costs and have to plan for the long haul, but they're still down for good faith talks to. Back their staff without gutting strong programs for kids. On top of picket lines outside schools in Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk, and Downey, the Union filed charges claiming the district broke rules by grilling. Teachers on their strike plans, leaving everyone watching for the next move in this standoff.

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