Oakland Teachers Authorize Strike Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

February 23, 2026

One week after teachers in San Francisco staged a four-day strike, educators in Oakland have voted to authorize a strike of their own if contract negotiations with the school district fail to produce an agreement.

The Oakland Education Association, which represents nearly 3,000 educators, announced that 91% of its members voted to authorize a strike, citing stalled labor negotiations and demands for higher wages.

Carrie Anderson, who teaches second grade at Manzanita Community School, said educators are preparing for the possibility of a walkout — even as many would prefer to focus on their classrooms.