Jun, 2009: School-based Hunger Strikers protesting layoffs and increased class sizes

LAUSD families, teachers and community members have been gathering for nightly camp-outs outside of schools highly impacted by teacher layoffs. The camp outs began at John Liechty Middle School, and were also held at Lincoln High School, Santee Learning Complex and Miguel Contreras Learning Center. On Thursday, June 11, the camps and the hunger strikers moved directly to the steps of LAUSD headquarters. 

June 18 UPDATE: On June 18, the hunger strikers ended their fast. (Media Coverage) (Photos of Press Release)

- (Photos at Santee) - (Photos of Dolores Huerta visit)
- Miscellaneous Media Coverage througout the hunger strike
- Solidarity Letter from British Colombia Teachers Federation
- LA Hungry 4 Ed Website (Other media coverage, letters of support, photos, twitter followings)
Note: The content and opinions expressed on the LA Hungry 4 Ed website do not necessarily reflect those of UTLA)