"SF Teachers Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Strike Amidst Payroll Debacle"

The San Francisco public school teachers' union has voted overwhelmingly, with 97 percent in favor, to authorize a strike amid contentious contract negotiations with the school district. This comes after two other unions representing school staff have also authorized potential strikes. The vote does not guarantee a walkout, but a second vote could be called for in the coming weeks. The union is unsatisfied with the district's proposals and is demanding higher raises and a $30 minimum wage. The district is facing a staffing crisis, with a quarter of teaching positions unfilled.