California School Districts Grant Teacher Unions Veto Power Over AI Use in Work Reorganization

California's largest school districts, including San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), have reportedly granted teacher unions veto power over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to reorganize work or reduce staffing. SFUSD's agreement with its teachers union in March 2026, following a strike, barred AI use to 'eliminate, reduce, or replace work traditionally performed by bargaining unit members without prior written agreement of the Union.' LAUSD adopted similar language in June 2026.