Fremont Teachers and District in High-Stakes Negotiations to Avert Strike

Ongoing talks focus on healthcare contributions, wage increases, and class size reductions as a strike could happen this week if no agreement is reached.

• The Fremont Unified School District and the teachers' union are engaged in a structured fact-finding process to address contract disputes.
• Teachers are demanding a $1,000 annual healthcare contribution, wage increases beyond the district's 5% offer, and reduced class sizes.
• The district cites financial constraints, including declining enrollment and rising pension costs, as challenges to meeting union demands.
• Teachers rallied on Monday to highlight long-standing frustrations over stagnant compensation and challenging working conditions.
• If a resolution is not reached soon, union officials warn that a strike could begin as early as this week.

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