Little Lake City School District teachers strike over health care, class sizes
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Hundreds of K–8 teachers in Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk and Downey began a strike on 16 April 2026 seeking affordable health benefits, smaller classes and more student support. Talks resumed this week; as of 27–29 April, pickets and school disruptions continue.
This alert was originally created on 29 April 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 29, 2026
As of 27–29 April 2026, the Little Lake City School District teachers’ strike continues; negotiations resumed this week with a new acting superintendent but no settlement announced.
Organizers
- Little Lake Education Association (LLEA)
- California Teachers Association (CTA)
Affected Locations
- Santa Fe Springs, California
- Norwalk, California
- Downey, California
Sources
- https://abc7.com/post/little-lake-city-school-district-teacher-strike-continues-talks-resume-new-superintendent-steps/18979833
- https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-16/little-lake-district-strike-california
- https://www.calonews.com/featured-topics/education/little-lake-city-school-district-is-still-on-strike-but-back-on-negotiation-table/article_53efa172-f95b-49ff-bf29-982a18bf32d3.html
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