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Seattle superintendent says district is broke amid union strike threat
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 01, 2026 at 2:24 PM ET
Summary: Seattle Public Schools superintendent Ben Shuldiner said the district is “broke” and faces a reported $100 million deficit. The comments came as educators voted to authorize a strike, escalating pressure over labor negotiations.
WHO: Ben Shuldiner
WHAT: Ben Shuldiner said Seattle Public Schools is “broke” and faces a reported $100 million deficit as educators voted to authorize a strike.
WHEN: Sep 01, 2026 at 1:54 PM ET
WHERE: Seattle, USA
WHY: Shuldiner made the remarks in response to educators voting to authorize a strike amid the district’s reported $100 million deficit.
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