Thousands of teachers and other school workers have walked out in Sacramento making this the second major U.S. school district this month to see a work stoppage over pay and staffing shortages.
With COVID-19 restrictions lifting in multiple states, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is warning that vaccines, tests and treatments will be “stuck on the ground” unless Congress provides additional funds that the White House has asked for.
Classes won t stop immediately, but district employee union leadership can now call a strike with no further deliberation. The announcement comes amid district staffing shortages and workers concerns about COVID-19 safety.