Seattle Teachers' Union Negotiations Break Down, Strike Appears Imminent

Contract talks between the Seattle Education Association (SEA) and Seattle Public Schools (SPS) have broken down, making a teacher strike appear imminent ahead of the scheduled start of classes. Key sticking points include special education staffing and pay, with the union citing district cuts to special education and below-inflation pay, while SPS faces an $87 million budget deficit. No further negotiation sessions are currently scheduled, leaving the planned Wednesday school start date uncertain.