San Francisco Unified School district teachers returned to the picket lines Wednesday, as a strike over wages and benefits enters its third day.
On Tuesday evening, Mayor Daniel Lurie said he met with the head of both the United Educators of San Francisco and Superintendent Maria Su.
“They gave me an update on the progress that has been made today, and I made it clear – they can and they need to get this done. Every day in the classroom matters for our children,” Lurie said. “Getting our schools open is the top priority, and we can do that while supporting our educators and keeping the school district on the path to fiscal stability.”
Lurie said the city would continue to provide support for impacted students.
About 6,000 teachers represented by the United Educators of San Francisco began walking the picket lines Monday, after the district and union were unable to reach an agreement over the weekend. Sticking points on an agreement include wages, healthcare for dependents, along with assistance for special education staff.
More than 50,000 students attend 122 schools in SFUSD.