WCCUSD Strike Ends After Historic Walkout

WCCUSD strike ends after historic walkout

Teachers and staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) began their strike on Dec. 4, 2025, after months of stalled negotiations between the district and the United Teachers of Richmond (UTR). The walkout marked the first teachers’ strike in the district’s 60-year history, involving more than 1,400 educators, including teachers, counselors, nurses, psychologists, and early childhood staff. Contract talks had stretched on for…

Union Remains Critical of WCCUSD as Teachers’ Strike Ends

While the deal to end the WCCUSD teachers' strike awaits union approval to become official, some say they won't forget how the district handled negotiations.