{"id":20252,"date":"2026-01-21T12:25:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T20:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utla.net\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=20252"},"modified":"2026-01-21T13:19:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T21:19:37","slug":"faq-strike-authorization-health-benefits-ratification-faq","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/utla.net\/es\/resources\/faq-strike-authorization-health-benefits-ratification-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ: Strike Authorization &amp; Health Benefits Ratification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div \n  id=\"strike-authorization-faq\"     class=\"wp-block-faq block-faq\"\n  >\n  <h2 class=\"title title-2 mb-2 lg:mb-4\" class=\"mb-2 lg:mb-4\">\n  Strike Authorization FAQ\n<\/h2>      <div class=\"nested-content__panels w-full\">\n          <div class=\"mt-4 md:mt-8 lg:mt-0 \" data-controller=\"nested-content\">\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"0\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-0\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  What is a strike authorization vote?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-0\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"0\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  A strike authorization vote is how UTLA members give the UTLA Board of Directors the authority to call a strike in the future, if necessary. It means we are preparing ourselves by keeping all options on the table to win the contract we deserve.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"1\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-1\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  When and where do I vote?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-1\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"1\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  Voting will be at school sites January 27, 28, and 29. Members can also vote at the UTLA building on the 10th floor from 9 am to 5 pm on January 27, 28, and 29.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"2\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-2\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  How do itinerants and substitute educators vote?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-2\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"2\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  Itinerant and substitute educators can vote at any school site using the non-roster ballot at that site. You can also vote at the UTLA Building on the 10th floor from 9 am to 5 pm on January 27, 28, and 29.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"3\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-3\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  Where do Virtual Academy educators vote?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-3\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"3\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  Virtual Academy educators can vote at their school site or the UTLA building on the 10th floor from 9 am to 5 pm on January 27, 28, and 29.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"4\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-4\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  Does a \u201cyes\u201d vote mean we automatically go on strike?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-4\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"4\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  No. A \u201cyes\u201d vote simply authorizes the UTLA Board to call a strike if all legally required steps are exhausted and LAUSD still refuses to agree to a fair contract that meets the needs of educators and students.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"5\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-5\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  If we vote yes, when could a strike happen?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-5\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"5\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  There\u2019s no set date. It will depend on: \r\n How long the legal process of mediation and fact finding take. \r\n Whether or not LAUSD negotiates fairly for a contract to avoid a strike.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"6\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-6\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  Why do we need to take this vote?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-6\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"6\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  A strong strike vote shows LAUSD that educators are united and ready to act. It increases our leverage at the bargaining table and can push the district to settle without a strike. Ultimately, it gives the UTLA Board the authorization to call a strike if LAUSD leaves no other option.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"7\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-7\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  What percentage of \u201cyes\u201d votes do we need?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-7\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"7\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  Fifty percent plus one of UTLA voters voting yes technically gives the UTLA Board of Directors the authority to call a strike. However, to send a clear message to the district and put ourselves in the strongest position to win the contract we deserve, we need much more than the minimum \u2014 we need an overwhelming majority.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"8\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-8\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  What should members know before voting?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-8\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"8\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  A high-participation strike vote is about unity, leverage, and readiness. It is a demonstration of UTLA\u2019s power and an opportunity for LAUSD to witness our strike-readiness and choose to settle a fair contract.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"9\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-9\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  What do we tell members who are hesitant?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-9\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"9\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  UTLA members have a choice. We can either increase the pressure on LAUSD to win what you deserve or we can settle for the 2.5% and 2% raises (with a 1% bonus) that LAUSD is offering. A \u201cyes\u201d vote is increasing pressure. A \u201cno\u201d vote means accepting just 2.5% and 2% raises over the next two years (with a 1% bonus). As 37,000 educators, we can win more if we stay united and vote yes.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div \n  id=\"health-benefits-faq\"     class=\"wp-block-faq block-faq\"\n  >\n  <h2 class=\"title title-2 mb-2 lg:mb-4\" class=\"mb-2 lg:mb-4\">\n  Health Benefits FAQ\n<\/h2>      <div class=\"nested-content__panels w-full\">\n          <div class=\"mt-4 md:mt-8 lg:mt-0 \" data-controller=\"nested-content\">\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"0\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-0\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  What are the basics of the agreement?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-0\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"0\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  The agreement maintains fully paid healthcare for employees, dependents, and retirees. \r\nThe district agreed to fully fund heathcare coverage in 2026 and 2027. LAUSD\u2019s original proposal was to freeze its contribution to healthcare and start passing costs on to employees.  \r\n The agreement also constrains LAUSD to exploring plan options through the union-majority Health Benefits Committee, not through a contractual mandate. LAUSD wanted to impose a high-deductible option.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"1\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-1\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  Does the agreement protect dual employee coverage?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-1\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"1\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  Yes, this agreement protects all employees and their healthcare regardless of their marital status. The district\u2019s initial offer was to eliminate dual coverage \u2014 LAUSD wanted to take away coverage employees earn through their work.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"group relative break-inside-avoid\">\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out bg-transparent group-hover:bg-alternate absolute -top-[2px] h-[2px] w-full\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:bg-alternate\">\n              <div class=\"transition duration-200 ease-in-out overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"border-b-2 border-primary group-hover:border-transparent\">\n                  <button class=\"w-full flex justify-between items-center text-left pt-4 pb-1.5 focus:outline-none border-b-2 border-transparent focus:border-alternate\"\n                          data-action=\"nested-content#togglePanel\"\n                          data-panel-index=\"2\"\n                          aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                          aria-controls=\"panel-2\">\n                                           \n                        <h4 class=\"title title-3 flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\" class=\"flex-1 mb-0 transition duration-200 ease-in-out -translate-y-1\">\n  What happens to the healthcare reserves?\n<\/h4>                      \n                                        <div class=\"indicator w-10 h-8 flex items-center justify-center\">\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-angle-down w-6 h-6\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        data-prefix=\"fas\"\n                        data-icon=\"angle-down\"\n                        role=\"img\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"\n                        class=\"transition\"\n                        data-fa-i2svg=\"\">\n                          <path\n                            fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            data-nested-content-target=\"icon\"\n                            class=\"transition\" stroke-width=\"10\"\n                            style=\"transform-origin: center;\"\n                            d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path>\n                      <\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"panel-2\" \n                class=\"transition-all duration-500 overflow-y-hidden overflow-x-visible leading-6 text-[1.15rem]\" \n                  data-nested-content-target=\"panel\" \n                  data-index=\"2\">\n                              <div class=\"body body-2\" >\n  The agreement protects the reserves by raising the amount from $100 million to $125 million in reserves to go toward unexpected costs.\n<\/div>                                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"template":"","issue":[],"group":[5,38],"class_list":["post-20252","resources","type-resources","status-publish","hentry","group-board-of-directors","group-chapter-chair","w-full pb-32"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/utla.net\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources\/20252","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/utla.net\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/utla.net\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/resources"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/utla.net\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources\/20252\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20266,"href":"https:\/\/utla.net\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources\/20252\/revisions\/20266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/utla.net\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"issue","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/utla.net\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/issue?post=20252"},{"taxonomy":"group","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/utla.net\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/group?post=20252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}