A teachers’ strike in Oakland, California, is entering its second day. On Thursday, some 3,000 Oakland teachers launched the strike, demanding fair wages, smaller class sizes and more resources for their students. Jake Seltzer is a teacher at MetWest High School.

Jake Seltzer: “We’re on strike today to fight for students, the students in Oakland, and, of course, teachers, as well. Like, we’re fighting to make sure that public schools are sustainable. We’re fighting so that teachers can have a living wage and can stay in the city. Like, the teacher pay is not commensurate at all with cost of living. I’ve taught in two other states, and the way that teachers are squeezed here is unlike the other places where I’ve taught, although it’s been a struggle everywhere. We’re also fighting for smaller class sizes for students. We’re fighting for smaller guidance counselor ratios to students.”