Seattle Teachers Union Continues Contract Negotiations with School District Ahead of August 31st Expiration

The Seattle Education Association (SEA) is engaged in ongoing contract negotiations with Seattle Public Schools (SPS), with their current agreement set to expire on August 31st. The union is advocating for more time to support students, safer schools, and competitive pay, while the district's proposed 2026-27 budget includes cuts to balance the budget and shore up reserve funds. The bargaining process began in late June, and a previous contract in 2022 was only reached after a week-long strike.