On her Twitter, Philipps added: “On Monday in LA, our teachers in the LAUSD will be going on strike. I stand with the teachers, who are not only asking for raises but also more money for student services like nurses, librarians and reduced class sizes.”

She has also been retweeting posts from groups providing support for the strike, including a network of parents offering childcare, food, drinks and rain cover for striking teachers.

Philipps’ comments perfectly sum up what the Los Angeles’ teachers union - and other teachers’ groups around the country - are standing for.

It’s not just a question of increased wages but about improving the standard of schools and investing in the education of the next generation of children. According to teachers on the picket line, class sizes can be anywhere from 45 to 60, which means there aren’t enough desks for all the students, and the number of on-site nurses and counselors equipped to handle mental health concerns is dangerously low.

Busy Philipps just made a powerful statement in solidarity with the LA teacher’s strike