Dublin Unified teachers strike enters Day 2

Money remains the central issue in the dispute affecting 12,000 students

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A teachers' strike in the Dublin Unified School District entered its second day, affecting approximately 12,000 students across the district, though both sides agreed to return to the bargaining table. Money remains the central issue in the dispute, with the teachers' union seeking a 3.5% raise, caps on class sizes, and increased employer contributions to healthcare costs, while the district's current offer stands at a 2% raise, a one-time 1% bonus, a class size committee to be formed in the future, and full healthcare coverage for single employees.

Why it matters

The strike highlights the ongoing tensions between teachers' unions and school districts over issues like compensation, class sizes, and healthcare costs, which can have significant impacts on students and the broader community.

The details

The district said the union's proposal would cost $32 million over three years, compared to $11 million under the district's own proposal. Officials added that the district has cut $16 million over the past two years due to declining enrollment, and that accepting a fact-finding deal would require an additional $6 million in cuts. The teachers' union said it has consistently brought suggestions to negotiations about where the district could find funding to meet its proposal.

  • The teachers' strike in the Dublin Unified School District entered its second day on March 10, 2026.
  • A rally was planned at the school board at 4 p.m. on March 10, 2026, followed by a school board meeting at 6 p.m.

The players

Dublin Unified School District

The school district in Dublin, California, that is involved in the ongoing teachers' strike.

Dublin Unified teachers' union

The teachers' union representing the striking teachers in the Dublin Unified School District.

Jordan Hauer-Laurencin

A parent of two students at Dublin Elementary who expressed mixed reactions to the strike.

Neil Gandhi

Another Dublin Elementary parent who said he understood the union's concerns about class sizes but was also worried about the district's financial solvency.

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What they’re saying

“Teachers should not have to fight for a raise or cost-of-living adjustment and questioned why district leadership could not manage a budget the way families do at home.”

— Jordan Hauer-Laurencin, parent of two students at Dublin Elementary (ktvu.com)

“I understood the union's concerns about class sizes but added that he was also worried about the district's financial solvency.”

— Neil Gandhi, Dublin Elementary parent (ktvu.com)

What’s next

Representatives from the district and the teachers' union were scheduled to meet to conduct a fiscal analysis of both proposals.

The takeaway

The Dublin Unified teachers' strike highlights the ongoing challenges school districts and teachers' unions face in negotiating issues like compensation, class sizes, and healthcare costs, which can have significant impacts on students and the broader community. The ability of both sides to find a compromise that addresses the financial realities of the district while also meeting the needs of teachers and students will be crucial in resolving the dispute.