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flag Classified workers in Santa Maria-Bonita School District reject 1% raise, demand 8% amid cost of living and admin pay disparities.

flag Classified employees in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District have entered mediation after rejecting a 1% pay raise, calling it inadequate amid rising living costs and reports that district administrators received significant raises. flag Workers, including a 31-year food service employee earning near entry-level wages, say the increase amounts to less than 20 cents per hour and fails to reflect their contributions. flag Union leaders cite a survey showing strong support for an 8% raise or more and allege the district prioritized management raises over frontline staff. flag A state mediator is now facilitating talks.

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