Teachers union drops support for LAUSD candidate, citing offensive social media activity

United Teachers Los Angeles on Monday night rescinded its endorsement of school board candidate Kahllid Al-Alim in the wake of revelations that he reposted or 'liked' social media posts with content that was antisemitic, pro-gun or pornographic. In a statement, the union said it 'condemns all forms of oppression, including racism, sexism, antisemitism, anti-Blackness, Islamophobia, xenophobia and homophobia.

He already was well known to many union leaders as an energetic education and community activist who could be relied on to side with the union on policy matters, including opposing charter school expansion and favoring the elimination of school police. Six other candidates also are vying for the seat, which is being vacated by George McKenna, who is retiring. The L.A. County Federation of Labor also has suspended campaign activities on behalf of Al-Alim.

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