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LA teachers union members overwhelmingly approve contract that will raise salaries 21%

Los Angeles public school support staff, teachers, and supporters rally at the Los Angeles Unified School District local district offices on March 22, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.

LOS ANGELES — Members of United Teachers Los Angeles overwhelmingly approved a new contract with L.A. Unified that will raise the average teacher salary to $106,000, a 21% wage increase over three years.

More than 94% of the 27,000 members who voted gave a thumbs up to the

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