Modesto teachers vote on whether to authorize first strike in more than 40 years

Teachers in Modesto City Schools are voting on whether to authorize a strike, which would be the district's first in over 40 years. The vote follows three failed mediation sessions regarding pay, rising health care costs, and classroom conditions. Union leaders report high participation in the ballot process. If authorized, the strike could significantly disrupt the district, with teachers citing concerns over staffing levels and support for special education students.