Seattle Teachers Authorize Strike Amid Contract Negotiations

Members of the Seattle Education Association (SEA) have voted 91% to authorize a strike as their contract with Seattle Public Schools (SPS) expires today, August 31, 2026. With schools scheduled to begin September 2nd, a failure to reach an agreement by September 1st could prevent classes from starting, impacting thousands of students. Key negotiation points include salaries, special education resources, and class sizes.