Around 6,000 San Francisco educators have launched a city-wide strike, the first in nearly 50 years. The strike comes as educators and the school district failed to reach an agreement on Monday. Facing high costs and understaffing, the United Educators of San Francisco — a union which represents teachers, librarians, social workers and nurses — is demanding livable wages, fully funded healthcare, sanctuary schools, and resources for struggling families. According to those that BT has spoken to, the strike is receiving strong support from the community.

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