Oakland teacher strike shows no signs of ending

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- The Oakland teacher strike is showing no signs that the work stoppage is coming to an end as educators picketed for a third day.

Both sides met Sunday and didn't reach an agreement after only an hour of negotiating.
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VIDEO: Oakland school officials give update on teacher strike
Oakland school officials give update on teacher strike


Oakland teachers are asking for a 12-percent raise over three years, more nurses and counselors and smaller class sizes.

The Oakland Unified School District has said they would commit to reducing class sizes by 1-percent and offered an 8.5-percent raise over a four-year period.
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Parents of students affected by the strike have been dealing with daycare issues in different ways, including taking students into their own homes and watching them while their parents are at work.

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