San Francisco teachers union strike leaves 50,000 children out of school

Teachers in San Francisco are striking for health benefits and better wages, leaving nearly 50,000 students out of the classroom.

The San Francisco Unified School District’s 120 schools were set to remain closed on Wednesday as approximately 6,000 public school teachers continued their strike. In addition to higher wages and better health benefits, the teachers are also seeking more resources for students with special needs. 

The union initially asked for a 9% raise over two years...