Campaign

Win Our Future: We Can't Wait

What is the Win Our Future: We Can't Wait Campaign?

The Win Our Future Campaign is the United Teachers Los Angeles’ (UTLA) contract campaign to fight for the schools our students deserve. Built from conversations with over 665 school sites, parent surveys, and community forums, our platform reflects what educators, families, and community members say is most urgent: safe, fully staffed schools, meaningful learning opportunities, and support for every student.

Our campaign builds on the momentum of past victories from our 2019 Strike and 2023 Solidarity Strike. But we will not stop until every school is a place where all students can thrive.

Our Core Demands

The Win Our Future campaign is about more than just a contract. It's a fight for the future of public education and for a city that values students, families, and the people who care for them. Here are some of the demands we’re fighting for:

More mental health services and social-emotional support for students
Restorative justice programs and staff who support young people – not criminalize them
Stronger support and services for immigrant and newcomer families, regardless of documentation status
Affordable housing on unused LAUSD land for students and families facing housing insecurity
Protections for LGBTQIA+ students, educators, and staff

Clean drinking water and the removal of all lead pipes
Functional A/C, heating, and ventilation in every classroom
Green spaces, shade, and playgrounds on every school campus
Solar energy, electric buses, and EV charging stations
Climate-resilient infrastructure and disaster preparedness programs

Access to the arts, including dance, music, theater, media arts, and visual arts
Expanded college and career pathways, including Career Technical Education (CTE)
Cost-free Early Education programs for all families
Inclusion-focused Special Education and smaller caseloads for support staff
Support for English language learners at every grade level
Increased Ethnic Studies offerings and support for the Black Student Achievement Plan

Competitive pay and salary scale fixes to retain educators
Employer-paid family healthcare and secure retiree benefits
Parental leave, paid time off, and mental wellness support
Support for new educators, especially BIPOC, multilingual, and immigrant teachers
Protected prep time and professional autonomy