Announcement Details
Announcement Message
Dear SFUSD Community:
I want to update you on recent news regarding our district’s contract negotiations. On Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) – which represents our teachers, paraeducators, substitutes, counselors, nurses, social workers, and other educators who work in SFUSD – held a strike authorization vote. I want to clarify what this means.
A strike authorization vote gives the union’s leadership permission to call for a strike vote if they believe it becomes necessary. A strike authorization vote does not mean that a strike is underway or that one will occur at this time.
I deeply appreciate our educators for their unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping every student learn and thrive. SFUSD provided historic raises to our educators in the most recent agreement to be competitive, attract and retain talent. We are committed to negotiating with our labor partners in good faith. At this time, we have reached an impasse in our current negotiations and the district and UESF will be moving into a Fact-Finding Process.
Due to our elevated fiscal situation, the California Department of Education (CDE) holds the authority to override any financial decision that could compromise the district’s financial stability. We have already made significant progress towards stabilizing the district, we cannot afford to fall back. As a community, we cut $114 million from our budget in order to keep classrooms fully staffed this year. But we are not out of the woods yet. Facing a second round of painful budget cuts for next school year, our goal is to arrive at a sustainable agreement that supports our educators and maintains a stable learning environment for students.
Our students deserve a strong and financially stable school district, and I recognize that recent developments may cause concern. Keeping you informed is my top priority. If any changes affect school operations, we will communicate with you immediately through our usual channels, including text messages, auto dials, and email. Please take a moment to ensure your contact information is current and that you are subscribed to receive notifications so you can receive important updates from us. You can also access updates on our labor webpage.
Thank you for your engagement as we continue to work with our labor partners, so that we can remain focused on supporting students, staff, and the school community.
Warm regards,
Dr. Maria Su
SFUSD Superintendent