RIO LINDA — Efforts to resolve the ongoing strike in the Twin Rivers Unified School District (TRUSD) intensified Tuesday as Assemblymember Maggy Krell convened a “productive” negotiation session between district officials and the teachers’ union.
The two sides are scheduled to return to the bargaining table today, Wednesday, March 18, at 3:00 p.m., at the district office.
Tensions Peak at District Office
The push for a resolution follows a day of significant activity at the TRUSD headquarters on Dudley Boulevard. More than 1,000 educators were joined by approximately 100 parents who entered the district office courtyard to demand a contract agreement.
Twin Rivers United Educators (TRUE) members have been on strike since March 5. The union cites a “staffing crisis,” pointing to 80 remaining educator vacancies as evidence of divestment from the classroom. Union President Brittoni Ward expressed optimism following Tuesday’s talks, stating the group is “encouraged by the conversations” and noting that community support for the educators appears to be growing.
The Financial Divide
While both sides expressed a desire to see teachers back in classrooms, they remain divided on the district’s financial capacity…