After two days of striking , United Teachers of Richmond were back at the bargaining table with the West Contra Costa School District.

Meanwhile, educators, families, and community members gathered outside the meeting to rally in support of the union, including teacher Lourdes Alatorre.

"I want to speak up," said Alatorre with pride. "I want to break the cycle."

Alatorre has worked in the education system for 30 years, the last four as a special education preschool teacher within the West Contra Costa School District. She explains that they don't have enough staffing, especially when it comes to dealing with students with developmental delays.

"Sometimes it takes two or three adults to change a diaper," said Alatorre. "What happens to all the other students? It's a safety concern.

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