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Teachers, unions press Redondo Beach Unified for raises as negotiations loom
Summary
Teachers, union leaders and classified staff told the board they are feeling financial strain from rising health costs and urged on-schedule salary increases as bargaining dates remain uncertain; Superintendent Dr. Nicole Wesley said the district is ready to bargain but has not yet received formal proposals from associations.
Dozens of teachers, staff and union leaders urged the Redondo Beach Unified School District board on Tuesday to prioritize on‑schedule raises and improved benefits as contract negotiations approach.
In prepared remarks and public comments, educators described rising out‑of‑pocket costs and asked the district to cover growing health‑insurance premiums rather than rely on one‑time bonuses. Amy Baron, a teacher with more than 20 years in the district, asked for a 2% increase specifically to offset rising medical insurance costs. "We are in need of a 2% increase to cover the rising medical insurance cost," she told the board.
Other teachers described having to downgrade family…
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