Lester Garcia

political director for SEIU Local 99

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KCRW talks to parents, teachers, LAUSD’s Jackie Goldberg, and SEIU’s Lester Garcia as the district sits on the verge of a three-day shutdown.

'It affects everybody as a domino’: LAUSD strike could start Tuesday

KCRW talks to parents, teachers, LAUSD’s Jackie Goldberg, and SEIU’s Lester Garcia as the district sits on the verge of a three-day shutdown.

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