February 10: The UTLA announces it
will consider a vote to authorize
a teacher walkout, even though it
would violate their contract.
March 24: Hundred of teachers,
parents and students gather
at the district headquarters
April 14: After months of
demonstrations, the board
approves the layoffs
On April 14, after months of debate and debacle, Cortines called for another vote. The board voted 4-3 to authorize the layoffs of 5,000 employees. That includes teachers, counselors, janitors and other positions.
May 15: citing student safety, a judge
issues a restraining order
against UTLA and ends the walkout
plans
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