Mayor Karen Bass said she's been working with the district and the union to get a deal done, but wouldn't say how close a deal is.
"I'm really hoping we can come to a conclusion soon… I am optimistic we will get there," Bass said.RELATED:Bass said she's been engaged behind the scenes for the last week, as SEIU service workers push for higher wages & district negotiators say they don't have the funds to give them what they want.
If a deal is not reached on Wednesday night, more than 400,000 students will not be in their classrooms on Thursday.:," California's only statewide political show. that I have read and agree
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