Washington Teacher Strikes Cancel The First Day Of School-And More Strikes Could Follow In The State
Source: CNN
This is supposed to be the first week of school in many districts in Washington state. But exactly when some students go to class remains a mystery.
Teacher strikes in two districts have already forced the cancellation of classes on their first day of school Tuesday.
Evergreen Public Schools are closed because no deal has been reached between the school district and the Evergreen Education Association over salaries.
Negotiations are ongoing, and the school district said it will give parents at least 24 hours' notice before classes will begin.
The Washougal School District also missed its first day of school Tuesday due to a strike by the Washougal Association of Educators.
School district representatives met with union members and mediators Monday to try to reach an agreement on teacher salary increases....More...
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District Superintendent Mary Templeton said, "the district and the association have worked hard to reach an understanding but, unfortunately, we were not able to come to an agreement."
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