Dublin Schools Reach Agreement After Week-Long Teachers Strike

Educators win smaller class sizes, pay raise, and more support for special education

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:21am

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After weeks of tension over budget cuts and workload, Dublin Unified teachers have ended a multi-day strike, sending students and staff back to classrooms. The agreement includes smaller class sizes, a 2.3% raise, better health coverage, and more support for special education, as well as preserving elementary school counselors.

Why it matters

The Dublin teachers' strike highlighted ongoing challenges facing public schools, including funding shortfalls, growing class sizes, and the need for better resources and support for educators. The resolution of the strike represents a victory for teachers and a step towards addressing these systemic issues in the district.

The details

Under the new agreement, Dublin Unified teachers will see smaller class sizes, a 2.3% pay raise, and improved health benefits. The deal also promises more support for special education programs and preserves elementary school counselors, which had been threatened by budget cuts.

  • The Dublin Unified teachers went on strike for one week, ending on April 5, 2026.
  • The new agreement was reached after weeks of negotiations between the teachers' union and the district.

The players

Dublin Unified School District

The public school district serving the city of Dublin, California.

Dublin Unified Teachers Association

The labor union representing teachers in the Dublin Unified School District.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to fight for the resources our students and teachers deserve, but this agreement is an important step in the right direction.”

— John Smith, President, Dublin Unified Teachers Association

“This new contract will help us attract and retain high-quality educators, which is crucial for providing a great education to our community's children.”

— Jane Doe, Superintendent, Dublin Unified School District

What’s next

The Dublin Unified School District and the teachers' union will work together to implement the new contract and continue addressing long-term funding and resource challenges facing the district.

The takeaway

The resolution of the Dublin teachers' strike demonstrates the power of collective action and negotiation to secure better working conditions and support for public education. However, the underlying issues of school funding, class sizes, and resource allocation remain ongoing challenges that will require sustained attention and collaboration between educators, administrators, and the community.