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West Contra Costa (CA) teachers and support staff strike

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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