Meet the LAUSD veteran who leads the principals union
Maria Nichols, leader of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, played a key role in negotiating a tentative contract for LAUSD principals, securing raises and improved working conditions. The contract was part of a broader agreement with three unions, averting a planned strike.
Maria Nichols, leader of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA), has negotiated a tentative contract for LAUSD principals, securing raises of over 11% and a 40-hour workweek with flexible time off. The agreement was part of a broader deal with three unions, including UTLA and SEIU Local 99, averting a planned strike. Nichols, a 60-year-old veteran of LAUSD, has been a union leader for just over a year but has 42 years of experience fighting for better schools. She led her members into a new era of solidarity with other unions, marking a shift from their previous stance. The contract still needs to be approved by union members and the school board. Nichols' leadership was praised by other union leaders, who highlighted her commitment to unity and solidarity.
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