Seattle Public Schools Teachers Authorize Strike as Contract Deadline Nears

Teachers in Seattle Public Schools (SPS) have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike if a new contract agreement is not reached before the school year begins on September 2. The vote, with 91% approval from union members, could affect approximately 50,000 students across the district. Negotiations between SPS and the Seattle Education Association are ongoing, with the current contract expiring on August 31.