Today from Mission Local

Good afternoon!

Well, the strike is on—and public schools will be shut tomorrow as well. Teachers picketed this morning in front of 130 closed schools across San Francisco, and rallied at City Hall. Meanwhile, negotiators for the union and the district packed their toothbrushes for late-night bargaining sessions. Our reporters are covering all the action: stay tuned for live updates.

And here’s the back story: an excellent explainer from Marina Newman on where the teachers union and the district differ on the major issues being negotiated.

You should also read Joe Rivano Barros on Mayor Daniel Lurie‘s unsuccessful last-minute appeal for a 72-hour delay of the strike. The union, which has been negotiating for a year, said no.

More soon,

Sara

Latest News

Two children stand outside holding protest signs supporting teachers; one sign says "I ♥ my teachers!!" and the other reads "I’d rather be at the library but I gotta support my teachers.

San Francisco teachers strike: Check back for live updates

“The time is now. If we have to march to their houses, we’ll march to their houses.”

Back Story

A group of people march on a city sidewalk holding protest signs advocating for justice for students and more school staff, with one sign in Spanish.

San Francisco teachers striking today: Here’s where both sides stand

“Frankly, I’m frustrated.”

A man in a suit speaks at a podium with multiple microphones outside a building, while two other men stand in the background.

Mayor Lurie, Pelosi plead for 72-hour delay to S.F. teachers strike. Union says no.

“We need to see there’s serious movement.”

SNAP

A severely damaged red car with deployed airbags is crumpled and split open, parked next to a white truck in a parking lot.
That’s gotta hurt
By Robert Weiner

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Tomorrow: Traditions of Irpinia: A Dinner with Chef Anita, 18 Reasons, February 10, 6:30-9PM

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