Teachers in the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if ongoing contract negotiations fail to address key concerns. The Fremont Unified District Teachers Association (FUDTA) announced that 93% of members supported the measure, citing overcrowded classrooms, staff shortages and inadequate student support as critical issues.
Teachers say their demands focus on stabilizing staffing and improving student services. Proposals include reducing class sizes and caseloads, particularly in special education, to enhance individualized instruction. Educators also argue that Fremont’s lower compensation and lack of district-provided health benefits have contributed to recruitment and retention challenges, affecting classroom stability.
“High teacher turnover and classrooms without credentialed teachers cause an unstable learning environment for our students,” said FUDTA president Vicky Chon in a March 27 statement. “Fremont teachers have made it clear that we are ready to do everything we can for our students—including going on strike if we have to. We need the district to see the urgency in our demands.”
FUDTA and FUSD are set to meet for fact-finding on April 7, where they will attempt to come to an agreement. Ahead of the session, union members plan to picket and rally from 3:30 to 6pm at the FUDTA office at 39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont.
