Separately, the teachers union last week called for maintaining safety measures, hiring more union members and raising pay. “There is no reason for them not to announce full time in the fall,” said Ghazal Yashouafar, a parent of three from West Los Angeles. Nonetheless, negotiations continue between L.A. Unified and United Teachers Los Angeles, which represents more than 30,000 teachers, counselors, nurses and librarians. That’s not a way to be COVID safe — if they can’t properly wash their hands.”Parent Jan Williams speaks at May rally at L.A. school district headquarters. Districtwide, about 30% of elementary school students have returned to campus; 12% of middle school students; and 7% of high school students.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 24, 2021 12:02 UTC