We Can’t Wait

In 2025, SDEA members are bargaining our next contract & fighting for the schools our students deserve!
What we’re fighting for:
- The We Can’t Wait bargaining platform was built by members, informed by the community, and aligned with a statewide fight!
- Ratified by an overwhelming 98% of SDEA members at November & December 2024 union meetings
- Shared with the community through family flyering in January & walk-ins in February 2025.
- Presented to the SDUSD School Board on January 28, 2025 to “Sunshine” – the official beginning of negotiations!
News
May 16, 2025
Two invites for BIPOC educators!
The San Diego Regional Resource Center's REAC (Racial and Ethnic Affairs Committee) is composed of educators from African American, American Indian/Alaska…
May 16, 2025
Bargaining Follow Up: Ratification of our 1.5% Pay Increase
Last week members on the SDEA Bargaining Team provided a full bargaining update after our May 8 bargaining session, when we reached a tentative agreement on…
May 2, 2025
Know Your Rights: Preparation
As we finish the school year (and maybe have conversations about next year's schedules), here are some contractual rights to keep in mind. Know Your Rights:…
May 1, 2025
Still trying to settle Special Education Grievances
The District rejected SDEA’s most recent proposal to resolve Special Education caseload grievances, and instead proposed stipends that short educators once…