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Tag: OUSD union negotiations

Silhouettes of striking educators holding signs on a picket line.
Posted inEducation Equity

Strike over: Oakland teachers union reaches agreement with OUSD

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride May 15, 2023May 16, 2023

The tentative contract agreement must still be ratified by OEA members and approved by the school board. Classes will resume Tuesday.

Oakland teachers and supporters hold signs that say "on strike!" and "come 2 agreement now" on a picket line near 35th Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland
Posted inEducation Equity

OUSD school board meeting canceled as teachers strike continues

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

OEA and the district are reporting some progress with negotiations, but haven’t indicated when the strike could end.

A person supporting the Oakland teachers' strike holds a sign that reads "on strike" on a picket line at Oakland Technical High School.
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland teachers strike continues, with negotiations stalled

Jacob Simas headshot by Jacob Simas May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

OUSD says non-salary demands are holding up negotiations, while OEA claims the district is refusing to bargain.

Striking Oakland teachers hold signs reading "Huelga!" and "Strike for our students!" on the picket line at Oakland Technical High School on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland teachers strike begins after contract negotiations fail

Ashley McBride headshot by Gisselle Medina and Ashley McBride May 4, 2023May 8, 2023

Nearly 3,000 OUSD teachers, nurses, psychologists, and their supporters formed picket lines at schools, calling for better pay and working conditions.

Oakland teachers and supporters march in front of La Escuelita Elementary School holding signs that they are on strike.
Posted inEducation Equity

What we know about the Oakland teachers strike

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride May 3, 2023May 8, 2023

The teachers union will be going on strike tomorrow. We answered some basic questions about the strike, and what it means for OUSD families.

Teachers sit on the steps at Frank Ogawa Plaza holding signs demanding higher pay.
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland teachers will strike May 4 if no deal is reached

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride May 2, 2023May 3, 2023

Oakland Unified School District released its latest contract proposal on Tuesday, and said it remains committed to negotiations.

teachers fill an auditorium holding signs and banners advocating for a fair contract
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland teachers rally before school board, day after voting to strike

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride April 27, 2023May 3, 2023

Families of students in special education classes also appealed to the OUSD board over changes that will force some of them to switch schools.

oakland education association members stand with signs about a possible strike
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland teachers vote to authorize strike

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride April 26, 2023May 3, 2023

The teachers union and OUSD have been negotiating since October. This week’s vote by members clears a path for the union’s leadership to declare a strike.

Posted inEducation Equity

Hundreds of Oakland teachers stage walk-off calling for higher pay

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride March 24, 2023April 26, 2023

The action, which was unauthorized by the Oakland Education Association, comes as the school district is negotiating with the union over pay and other conditions.

chairs stacked on top of desks in a classroom
Posted inEducation Equity

What’s happening with OUSD union negotiations? It depends who you ask

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride March 22, 2023May 3, 2023

The Oakland school board says cutbacks are necessary to afford raises, the teachers union disagrees, and some parents want more transparency.

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