San Francisco schools close after teachers strike over failed negotiations with union

San Francisco's public schools are closed after the school district and union failed to agree to a new contract over the weekend, affecting roughly 50,000 students.

The United Educators of San Francisco went on strike before school began. This marks the first strike of San Francisco educators since 1979. 

"We will walk the picket line on Monday February 9 and then rally at Civic Center at 1pm for an agreement that meets the needs of our students and our educators. Last night we spent...