Seattle Educators Union Authorizes Strike, Potentially Delaying School Year Start

The Seattle Education Association, representing 6,000 educators, has overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike, potentially delaying the start of the school year for Seattle Public Schools. This action could begin on September 2 if a new contract agreement is not reached by Tuesday, impacting Washington's largest district. Key negotiation points include wages, class sizes, workloads, and staffing levels for special education students.