Seattle Teachers Union Continues Contract Negotiations Amid Budget Cuts, Potential Strike Looms

The Seattle Education Association (SEA) is continuing negotiations with Seattle Public Schools ahead of their contract expiration on August 31st. The union is highlighting budget challenges and cuts in the proposed $1.34 billion district budget, which aims to balance finances and shore up reserve funds. A previous contract in 2022 was only reached after a strike that delayed school for 50,000 students.