Impasse Declared in Contract Talks Between Newport-Mesa Unified and Teachers

After 13 rounds of bargaining and a raised offer, the teachers of the Newport‑Mesa Unified School District still say the proposed 2 % salary increase falls short of their needs given housing and cost-of-living pressures. The union representing more than 1,060 educators and the district have now reached an impasse, which could mean a mediator or fact-finding panel steps in. The stalemate places the emphasis squarely on compensation and benefits amid concerns over teacher retention and affordability in the region.

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