WCCUSD must hire qualified teachers, court rules, setting statewide precedent ## WCCUSD must hire qualified teachers, court rules, setting statewide precedent The appeals court decision said that every student deserves a qualified teacher, regardless of a teacher shortage, and "the importance of public education is beyond question."

#WCCUSD must hire qualified teachers, court rules, setting statewide precedent
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#Education #California

Majority vote of WCCUSD school board gives raises to teachers, staff — and themselves ## Majority vote of WCCUSD school board gives raises to teachers, staff — and themselves The school district is planning for layoffs, school mergers and reduced student services to pay for the salary increases.

WCCUSD considers layoffs and $60M in cuts to pay for employee raises ## WCCUSD considers layoffs and $60M in cuts to pay for employee raises District officials say the 8% raises agreed to for teachers and staff will increase structural deficit to $127 million, requiring cuts to positions and programs over the next three years.

Voices charter school given 2-year renewal despite low performance ## Voices charter school given 2-year renewal despite low performance WCCUSD school board considered revoking its charter because of low test scores but granted a short renewal contingent on academic improvement.

Teamsters Local 856's Historic Contract at West Contra Costa School District Concludes Strike Teamsters Local 856 at West Contra Costa Unified School District ratifies a new contract addressing wage increases and healthcare.

Teamsters Local 856's Historic Contract at West Contra Costa School District Concludes Strike #United_States #Richmond #Teamsters_Local_856 #WCCUSD #Contract_Agreement

Huelga del WCCUSD: se alcanza un acuerdo provisional. Las clases se reanudarán el jueves ## Huelga del WCCUSD: se alcanza un acuerdo provisional. Las clases se reanudarán el jueves Tras una sesión de negociación de 12 horas durante la noche, el sindicato de maestros y el distrito acordaron un aumento salarial del 8 %, según representantes de la unión.

Teachers standing for a fair contract is a stand for every family and every future Strong communities are built by those who teach our children and they deserve respect and real support #SupportTeachers #FairContract #EducationMatters #WCCUSD

@richmondside.org #WCCUSD

Please investigate urgent reports that WCCUSD teachers on work visas are being pressured to cross the picket line with warnings of possible immigration-related consequences.

#WCCUSD

Today’s email from Superintendent Cotton avoids the divisive and blaming language that has appeared in previous district communications.

Still, reports of the union’s bargaining team waiting outside in the cold and limited negotiating authority raise concerns.

Dónde llevar a sus hijos durante la huelga del WCCUSD ## Dónde llevar a sus hijos durante la huelga del WCCUSD Aquí tiene algunas organizaciones que ofrecen apoyo a las familias durante la huelga del WCCUSD.

Screenshot of email from admin with text highlighted "access will be restricted to non-striking employees and substitutes."

During the #teacherStrike, schools will be in the lockdown mode made for preventing school shootings.

Curious what #union folks think of this. Seems to me locking out teachers isn't what lockdown is intended for.

@thatgreenunionguy.bsky.social

#WCCUSD #UTRstrong

Texts this week from #WCCUSD. I guess school admin didn't think parents would actually want to know their students will be in "classes" of 200 students.

It's NOT feasible to believe admin didn't know the strike starts today. I've known for at least a month, and I'm not even a teacher.

#wccusd

…Our community needs honest leadership, not rhetoric that divides us. I urge you to stop framing teachers as the problem and focus on real, long-term solutions.

Respectfully,
A WCCUSD Parent” 3/3

#wccusd

…This is unethical and disappointing from leaders entrusted with our children’s well-being. It shifts blame, misleads parents, and undermines the very educators who carry the weight of understaffing, overwhelming workloads, and system failures every day. 2/3

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#WCCUSD

“I’m writing in response to the transportation notice sent to us parents. The repeated line that “the District did not call this strike” and the suggestion that parents contact the unions is not neutral—it clearly attempts to pin families against teachers.”

Richmond will expand city services to help families impacted by WCCUSD teachers strike ## Richmond will expand city services to help families impacted by WCCUSD teachers strike The city council on Tuesday approved $50,000 in emergency funding to extend community center hours and offer more recreation programs as teachers and Teamsters prepare to picket Thursday.

Kennedy students say teacher shortages left them with ‘revolving door’ of substitutes ## Kennedy students say teacher shortages left them with ‘revolving door’ of substitutes More than 50 Kennedy High students walked out of classes Tuesday, some marching to the district office, in support of the WCCUSD teachers strike.

Is your family prepared for WCCUSD teachers strike? Here’s what to know ## Is your family prepared for WCCUSD teachers strike? Here’s what to know The United Teachers of Richmond union announced it will go on strike Thursday. We compiled this information to help families prepare.

¿Está su familia preparada para la huelga del WCCUSD? Esto es lo que debe saber. ## ¿Está su familia preparada para la huelga del WCCUSD? Esto es lo que debe saber. La unión de maestros de Richmond anunció lunes que una huelga comenzará el jueves. Aquí tienes una guía para ayudarte a prepararte.

WCCUSD teachers strike to begin Thursday ## WCCUSD teachers strike to begin Thursday The United Teachers of Richmond said in its Monday strike announcement that the district's latest offer won't solve the staffing crisis.

WCCUSD-Teamsters agree on contract that includes 3% raise ## WCCUSD-Teamsters agree on contract that includes 3% raise Teamsters tentatively secure three-year contract that includes 90% paid medical benefits while teachers union negotiations are continuing.

WCCUSD union votes ‘no confidence’ in special ed director; parents affirm issues ## WCCUSD union votes ‘no confidence’ in special ed director; parents affirm issues Teachers union-commissioned report says district is spending millions on private equity-owned special education contracts when it should be hiring staff.

WCCUSD, union take last step before teachers can strike ## WCCUSD, union take last step before teachers can strike A state mediation hearing aiming to break the impasse will take place today. The teachers union plans to reveal the results of that at two town halls this week.

‘She changed everything for me’: How a Richmond teacher helped build a school where everyone belongs ## ‘She changed everything for me’: How a Richmond teacher helped build a school where everyone belongs Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year, Kaitlin Marchesi of Vista Virtual Academy, almost was forced to work at a different campus but her supporters fought successfully for her to remain.

WCCUSD students, parents say they support teachers’ decision to approve strike ## WCCUSD students, parents say they support teachers’ decision to approve strike As teachers express eagerness to go on strike, one parent group offers WCCUSD a solution.

WCCUSD students, parents say they support teachers’ decision to approve strike ## WCCUSD students, parents say they support teachers’ decision to approve strike As teachers express eagerness to go on strike, one parent group offers WCCUSD a solution.

Teamsters at West Contra Costa Unified School District Vote to Strike for Fair Wages and Staffing Teamsters Local 856 members have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike at West Contra Costa Unified School District, seeking fair wages and staffing.

Teamsters at West Contra Costa Unified School District Vote to Strike for Fair Wages and Staffing #United_States #Teamsters_Local_856 #WCCUSD #Fair_Agreement #Richmond,_California

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CPH Daily Bulletin 9/30/2025

West Contra Costa USD educators say poor working conditions harm students most

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#WestContraCostaUnifiedSchoolDistrict #WCCUSD #Hercules […]

Teachers rally, push WCCUSD for better wages and more hires to avert strike United Teachers of Richmond union members rallied and asked the West Contra Costa Unified board to approve a contract and avert a strike.

#Richmond teachers and parents call on #WCCUSD to fill vacancies and raise salaries for teachers, who have been working under an expired contract.
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WCCUSD board names Cheryl Cotton as superintendent West Contra Costa Unified school board welcomed Cheryl Cotton, former principal and administrator, back to the district as superintendent.

#WCCUSD hires home-grown superintendent to be its third leader in less than a year.
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