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Teachers and union pressure Washington Unified for higher pay and staffing
Summary
Teachers, unions and public commenters pressed Washington Unified trustees on April 10 for higher wages, better benefits and policies to stem recent resignations, saying nearby districts pay $10,000–$20,000 more and that staffing gaps are harming students.
Teachers and union leaders told the Washington Unified School District board on April 10 that years of lagging pay and rising benefits costs are forcing educators to leave, and urged the board to make compensation and staffing a top budget priority.
“Teachers are making 26% less than other college‑educated professionals,” said the WSTA speaker and bargaining chair during a prepared presentation urging a comprehensive plan to close the district’s pay gap. Multiple classroom teachers who spoke during public comment said they had recently received job offers from neighboring districts paying tens of thousands more.
The message was consistent across many…
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