California faces teacher strikes across state for better pay and work conditions

Action could begin next week in some of state's largest districts including San Diego, San Francisco and LA

California is facing the prospect of massive teacher strikes across the state as conflicts over working conditions, pay and special education staffing reach a boiling point.

The strikes, which could begin as soon as next week, have been approved by thousands of educators - affecting schools in some of the state's largest districts including San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles.