Capistrano Strike Enters Fifth Day
CUEA Bargaining Team Submits Proposal, Waits for Response
Aliso Viejo—Ninety percent of Capistrano Unified Education Association members remained out of their classrooms and on strike today, as members entered the fifth day of the walkout that has put the spotlight on the ongoing dysfunction of the CUSD Board of Education.
Talks continued throughout the weekend, but the district’s shifting parameters and lack of consistent direction from the board has been a roadblock to agreement so far. The teams resume discussions this morning at 11:00 a.m.
“We are submitting a thorough and responsible proposal this morning,” said CUEA Bargaining Chair Sally White. “Our team has gone as far as we can and now it’s up to at least four board members to do the right thing for students, teachers, and this community and end this strike.”
There will be a general membership meeting/rally for striking CUEA members today at the