West Contra Costa (CA) teachers and support staff strike
About 1,400–1,500 teachers in West Contra Costa Unified, joined by Teamsters Local 856 classified staff, are on strike over pay, benefits, and staffing. Schools remain open with limited staffing; extracurriculars largely suspended.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Dec 6, 2025
Organizer
United Teachers of Richmond (UTR), Teamsters Local 856
Affected Locations
- Richmond, CA
- San Pablo, CA
- El Cerrito, CA
- Pinole, CA
- Hercules, CA