San Francisco Teachers, District Reach a Deal

It was the first strike in decades

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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San Francisco teachers who have been on strike over wages and family health benefits have reached a tentative agreement with the school district. The strike by about 6,000 public schoolteachers started Monday, marking the city's first such walkout in nearly 50 years.

Why it matters

The strike highlighted ongoing tensions between teachers' unions and school districts over issues like salaries, benefits, and resources for students. The resolution of this strike could set a precedent for how similar disputes are handled in the future.

The details

Teachers were demanding higher wages, more health benefits, and more resources for students with special needs. The union asked for a 9% raise over two years, which the district rejected, instead offering a 6% increase paid over three years. The district also offered to pay 75% of family health coverage or provide an annual allowance of $24,000 for teachers to choose their own plan.

  • The strike by about 6,000 public schoolteachers started on Monday.
  • Schools will reopen to staff on Friday and to students on Wednesday after two holidays.

The players

San Francisco Unified School District

The school district that oversees the public schools in San Francisco.

Maria Su

The superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District.

Nathalie Hrizi

A union negotiator for the San Francisco teachers.

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What they’re saying

“The salary is one of just many wins. The fact that we will now have fully-funded health benefits from employee-only to family in 2027 is a historic victory.”

— Nathalie Hrizi, Union negotiator (KRON)

“The district offered two options: the district paying 75% of family health coverage to insurance provider Kaiser or offering an annual allowance of $24,000 for teachers to choose their health care plan.”

— Maria Su, Superintendent (newser.com)

What’s next

Schools will reopen to staff on Friday and to students on Wednesday after two holidays.

The takeaway

The resolution of this strike could set a precedent for how similar disputes between teachers' unions and school districts are handled in the future, particularly around issues of salaries, benefits, and resources for students.