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You're referring to the recent labor dispute between the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) union, which represents over 35,000 teachers and staff members.

Here's a brief summary of the situation:

What happened?

On January 14, 2019, the UTLA union announced that it would be going on strike, citing concerns over class sizes, teacher staffing, and school funding. The strike began on January 15, 2019, and lasted for six days, until January 22, 2019.

What were the main issues?

The main issues leading up to the strike were:

  1. Class sizes: The UTLA argued that LAUSD's class size reduction plan was inadequate and would lead to larger class sizes, making it difficult for teachers to provide individualized attention to students.
  2. Teacher staffing: The union claimed that LAUSD was not providing enough support staff, such as counselors, librarians, and nurses, which would impact student well-being and academic success.
  3. School funding: The UTLA sought increased funding for LAUSD, citing a need for more resources to support students, particularly those from low-income families.

What was the outcome?

After six days of striking, the UTLA and LAUSD reached a tentative agreement on January 22, 2019. The agreement included:

  1. Class size reduction: LAUSD agreed to reduce class sizes by 500 students per grade level over the next three years.
  2. Teacher staffing: The district committed to hiring more support staff, including counselors, librarians, and nurses.
  3. School funding: LAUSD agreed to increase funding for schools, including a 6.5% increase in funding for the 2019-2020 school year.

What's next?

The agreement was ratified by UTLA members on February 13, 2019, and the strike officially ended. The parties have agreed to continue negotiating on issues such as teacher evaluations, charter schools, and special education funding.

The LAUSD strike was a significant event in the education sector, highlighting the importance of teacher unions and the need for adequate funding and resources in public schools.