LOS ANGELES -- Several teachers have launched a hunger strike to protest thousands of planned layoffs in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
At least nine teachers and two activists are said to be taking part in the strike, which was announced Wednesday.
The protesters are demanding the district create a new budget that doesn't include layoffs or class-size increases.
They also want the district to use federal stimulus money to avoid budget cuts.
Sean Leys, a Lincoln High School teacher who will take part in the fast, says the hunger strike will likely continue until the layoffs occur, or a new budget is released.
At least 100 other teachers are considering taking part in the hunger strike, Leys said.
A rally supporting the hunger strikers is planned for Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Centro Cultural Francisco Villa at 2100 Maple Ave. near downtown.
At least nine teachers and two activists are said to be taking part in the strike, which was announced Wednesday.
The protesters are demanding the district create a new budget that doesn't include layoffs or class-size increases.
They also want the district to use federal stimulus money to avoid budget cuts.
Sean Leys, a Lincoln High School teacher who will take part in the fast, says the hunger strike will likely continue until the layoffs occur, or a new budget is released.
At least 100 other teachers are considering taking part in the hunger strike, Leys said.
A rally supporting the hunger strikers is planned for Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Centro Cultural Francisco Villa at 2100 Maple Ave. near downtown.
