Overview
- United Educators of San Francisco said members will walk out on Monday, Feb. 9 unless a contract is reached, marking the first citywide teacher strike since 1979.
- The fact-finding panel recommended roughly 3% annual raises over two years and rejected many non-wage proposals, aligning with SFUSD’s fiscal constraints under state oversight.
- Key sticking points include the union’s push for fully funded family health coverage as a permanent commitment and larger raises versus the district’s limited, time-bound offer.
- Superintendent Maria Su received emergency authority in a 4–3 board vote to staff or close schools during a strike, and the district warns closures could cost $7–$10 million per day in lost attendance funding.
- Bargaining teams planned to meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, with SFUSD signaling a proposal that covers family healthcare for three years and wages it says it can afford.