08/12/2026
Welcome back, LAUSD education workers! 💜💛
We’re starting this school year with real victories taking effect — higher wages, more hours, expanded healthcare access, stronger job protections, and protections against subcontracting. We won them because members organized, took action, and stood together.
But our work isn’t over. LAUSD continues to push layoffs, furloughs, and cutbacks while billions remain in reserves, and we’re gearing up for the fights ahead to protect our jobs, schools, and communities.
And we know the question on everyone’s mind: retro pay. LAUSD previously committed to issuing retroactive pay in August. The District now says most SEIU Local 99 members will receive their retroactive payment September 8. These are wages members already earned, and LAUSD is responsible for getting them into members’ hands.
Swipe through for what you need to know — and get ready for another year of standing together and winning together. ✊🏽