We are a union of more than 33,000 educators employed by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), making schools a better place to educate, work, and learn. Representing: Teachers, Counselors, and School Nurses in Los Angeles. We are the second largest Educators' Union in the United States. Our Mission: To improve the quality of L.A. public schools and enhance the professional lives of our members who are employed by the Los Angeles Unified School District.