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Nutrition staff urge Antioch Unified to raise wages as public commenters press board

Antioch Unified School District Board of Education · February 20, 2025
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Summary

Multiple nutrition service assistants and union representatives told the board they earn less than fast-food starting wages, work multiple jobs and seek a district wage-floor increase; AEA reported ~99% ratification of a tentative agreement to be presented to the board next month.

A stream of district employees told the Antioch Unified Board on Jan. 24 that Nutrition Service Assistant (NSA 1) pay is too low and must rise to retain staff and ensure workers can afford basics.

Kendra Borja, speaking for the AEA bargaining team, thanked the board for bargaining support and said her union's members ratified the tentative agreement with roughly 99% approval; she asked the board to approve the agreement next month so salary changes…

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