Denver teachers back at work after winning deal with raises
5 years, 11 months ago

Denver teachers back at work after winning deal with raises

Associated Press  

DENVER — Denver teachers ended a three-day walkout and returned to their classrooms Thursday, greeted by hugs and high-fives, after their union reached a tentative deal raising their pay, the latest win in a national movement by educators to raise their wages and advocate for changes in schools. The walkout came about a year after West Virginia teachers launched the national “Red4Ed” movement with a nine-day strike in which they won 5 percent pay raises. In Denver, the union said teachers would get a base pay raise of between 7 to 11 percent in the next school year and cost-of-living increases in the following two years. The deal also creates a pay scale based on experience and education more similar to other school districts and allows teachers to earn more by completing professional development courses, not just earning degrees.

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Remaining Massachusetts communities reach deals with striking teachers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Remaining Massachusetts communities reach deals with striking teachers

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Two Massachusetts communities reached deals with their striking teachers union Tuesday, ending the last of three teachers strikes in communities north of Boston. In Beverly, School Committee Chair Rachael Abell said Tuesday that the committee and the Beverly Teachers Association had reached a tentative agreement that will also allow students to return to school on Wednesday. “We deeply …

2 striking teacher unions in Massachusetts face growing fines for refusing to return to classroom
2 months ago

2 striking teacher unions in Massachusetts face growing fines for refusing to return to classroom

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Two of the three striking teacher unions in Massachusetts have been fined for refusing to return to the classroom. The Beverly Teachers Association has said they were pushing for smaller class sizes in the 4,500-student district, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a “living wage” for paraprofessionals or teachers assistant whose starting salary is $20,000. On Thursday, …

Teachers in 3 Massachusetts communities continue strike over pay, paid parental leave
2 months ago

Teachers in 3 Massachusetts communities continue strike over pay, paid parental leave

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Teachers in three Massachusetts communities fighting for new contracts pushed forward with their demands Monday as parents braced for the possibility of more canceled classes on Tuesday. Teachers in Beverly and Gloucester voted Thursday to authorize a strike, and schools were closed Friday as teachers in both districts hit the picket line over pay, paid parental leave and …

Teachers in 2 Massachusetts school districts go on strike
2 months, 1 week ago

Teachers in 2 Massachusetts school districts go on strike

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Teachers in two Massachusetts school districts went on strike Friday over pay, paid parental leave and other issues. The Beverly Teachers Association in a statement said they were pushing for smaller class sizes in the 4,500-student district, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a “living wage” for paraprofessionals or teachers assistant whose starting salary is $20,000. “They …

Disruptions flagged for 83 WA public schools as teachers strike in latest pay rise bid
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Disruptions flagged for 83 WA public schools as teachers strike in latest pay rise bid

ABC  

A planned half-day teachers strike across WA looks set to up-end plans for parents and employers on Tuesday, when thousands of teachers are expected to walk off the job until lunchtime. Premier Roger Cook said there was "no reason" teachers should stop working on Tuesday, describing the stop-work action as "regrettable and unnecessary". Department of Education director-general Lisa Rodgers said …

WA teachers set to strike next week as union rejects latest pay and conditions offer
9 months ago

WA teachers set to strike next week as union rejects latest pay and conditions offer

ABC  

In short: The union representing WA teachers has rejected a fresh pay and conditions offer from the state government, paving the way for a half-day strike to go ahead on Tuesday next week. The union representing WA teachers has rejected a fresh pay and conditions offer from the state government, paving the way for a half-day strike to go ahead …

Teachers strike in Boston suburb enters its eighth day, with tensions fraying
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Teachers strike in Boston suburb enters its eighth day, with tensions fraying

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A teachers strike in a …

Schools in Portland, Oregon, reach tentative deal with teachers union after nearly month-long strike
1 year, 1 month ago

Schools in Portland, Oregon, reach tentative deal with teachers union after nearly month-long strike

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s largest school district said late Sunday it had reached a tentative agreement with its teachers union and roughly 45,000 students would be back in school Monday after more than three weeks without classes. Educators walked picket lines alongside families, students, and allies - and because of that, our schools are getting the added investment they need.” …

Portland schools reach tentative deal with teachers to end nearly monthlong strike
1 year, 1 month ago

Portland schools reach tentative deal with teachers to end nearly monthlong strike

LA Times  

Teachers and their supporters hold signs, chant and rally the crowd on the first day of a strike in Portland, Ore., on Nov. 1. Oregon’s largest school district said late Sunday that it had reached a tentative agreement with its teachers union and that about 45,000 students would be back in school Monday after more than three weeks without classes. …

Teachers kick off strike in Portland, Oregon, over class sizes, pay and resources
1 year, 2 months ago

Teachers kick off strike in Portland, Oregon, over class sizes, pay and resources

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Teachers in Portland, Oregon, walked …

Teachers kick off strike in Portland, Oregon, over class sizes, pay and resources
1 year, 2 months ago

Teachers kick off strike in Portland, Oregon, over class sizes, pay and resources

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Teachers in Portland, Oregon, walked off the job on Wednesday for the first day of a strike that shuttered schools for some 45,000 students in Oregon’s largest city. “Our kids deserve more than teachers that are absolutely exhausted and at the end of their ropes,” said Sarah Trapido, a special education teacher at Kellogg Middle School who …

Teachers kick off strike in Portland, Ore., over class sizes, pay and resources
1 year, 2 months ago

Teachers kick off strike in Portland, Ore., over class sizes, pay and resources

LA Times  

Teachers and their supporters demonstrate Wednesday on the first day of a teachers’ strike in Portland, Ore. Teachers in Portland, Ore., walked off the job on Wednesday for the first day of a strike that shuttered schools for some 45,000 students in Oregon’s largest city. “Our kids deserve more than teachers that are absolutely exhausted and at the end of …

Las Vegas-area teachers union challenges law prohibiting members from striking
1 year, 3 months ago

Las Vegas-area teachers union challenges law prohibiting members from striking

Associated Press  

RENO, Nev. — Nevada’s largest teachers union filed suit Monday against a state law making it illegal for teachers and other public school employees to go on strike over pay and working conditions in the country’s fifth-largest school district, which includes Las Vegas. They said it also infringes on the First Amendment rights of its approximately 18,000 members in nearly …

National teachers strike averted, as unions win 10% pay increase
1 year, 4 months ago

National teachers strike averted, as unions win 10% pay increase

NL Times  

Education workers employed by primary schools, secondary schools and schools for special education can expect to receive a pay increase of 10 percent. The deal was reached between employers and the education labor unions after intense negotiations, said labor union AOb on Tuesday afternoon. AOb director Thijs Roovers called it “an excellent agreement.” He said, “the strike threat helped.” Before …

Education unions warn of protests and strikes if pay demand not met
1 year, 7 months ago

Education unions warn of protests and strikes if pay demand not met

NL Times  

Education unions want higher pay. If the Cabinet fails to meet their wage demands by Friday, unions warn of potential protests and strikes following the summer break, NU.nl reported on Friday The unions are pushing for a 12% salary increase for teachers, teaching assistants, and school leaders. The deadline for the government to meet the demands set by the education …

Oakland’s striking teachers and school district reach agreement on four ‘common good’ demands
1 year, 8 months ago

Oakland’s striking teachers and school district reach agreement on four ‘common good’ demands

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Unified School District and striking teachers have reached agreement on four “common good” provisions that had been sticking points during the walkout that is now in its second week. The union representing 3,000 educators, counselors and other workers has maintained the district has failed to bargain in good faith on a new three-year contract that …

Oakland teachers start week 2 of strike over community issues like homelessness, mental health
1 year, 8 months ago

Oakland teachers start week 2 of strike over community issues like homelessness, mental health

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland teachers started their second week on strike Thursday as they push for their contract to include “common good” provisions such as using district property to help homeless students, addressing reparations for Black students, and improving school safety. There is no end in sight for the strike by 3,000 educators, counselors and other workers in the Oakland …

L.A. teachers union members overwhelmingly approve contract that will raise salaries 21%
1 year, 8 months ago

L.A. teachers union members overwhelmingly approve contract that will raise salaries 21%

LA Times  

Los Angeles Unified School District workers and teaches rally outside a district office on the second day of a three-day strike in March. Members of United Teachers Los Angeles overwhelmingly approved a new contract with L.A. Unified that will raise the average teacher salary to $106,000, a 21% wage increase over three years. More than 94% of the 27,000 members …

Oakland teachers union on strike; schools open without them
1 year, 8 months ago

Oakland teachers union on strike; schools open without them

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 3,000 teachers and …

Are teachers on strike today? The strikes explained
1 year, 8 months ago

Are teachers on strike today? The strikes explained

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following a period of intensive talks with unions, the government had offered teachers a …

Los Angeles schools, union leaders reach deal after strike
1 year, 9 months ago

Los Angeles schools, union leaders reach deal after strike

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Unified School District and union leaders said Friday they reached a deal on pay raises for bus drivers, custodians and other support staff after a three-day strike that shut down the nation’s second-largest school system. The deal also sets the district’s minimum wage at $22.52; provides a one-time $1,000 raise for any worker who …

Los Angeles schools, union leaders reach deal after strike
1 year, 9 months ago

Los Angeles schools, union leaders reach deal after strike

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Los Angeles Unified School …

Los Angeles schools shut down as staff strike for better pay
1 year, 9 months ago

Los Angeles schools shut down as staff strike for better pay

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Thousands of service workers backed by teachers began a three-day strike against the Los Angeles Unified School District on Tuesday, shutting down education for a half-million students in the nation’s second-largest school system. Teachers joined rain-soaked picket lines early Tuesday as workers demanded better wages and increased staffing before heading to a huge rally outside the district’s …

Thousands of LA school district workers to hold 3-day strike
1 year, 9 months ago

Thousands of LA school district workers to hold 3-day strike

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District will strike for three days next week over stalled contract talks and teachers will join them, likely shutting down the nation’s second-largest school system, union leaders announced Wednesday. It was announced at a rally by the Service Employees International Union, which represents about 30,000 teachers’ …

Sturgeon appeals for ‘spirit of compromise’ to help resolve teachers’ strike
1 year, 11 months ago

Sturgeon appeals for ‘spirit of compromise’ to help resolve teachers’ strike

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Bradley told PA Scotland that if the Scottish …

What the perfect storm of challenges teachers face reveals about inequality
2 years, 4 months ago

What the perfect storm of challenges teachers face reveals about inequality

CNN  

Washington CNN — A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Race Deconstructed newsletter. The Kent School District and the Kent Education Association, the union representing the district’s teachers, have been trying to hash out an agreement since July, with teachers arguing that they’re underpaid and underappreciated. “Students and education staff need a level of support we aren’t getting,” Kris …

Why teachers from one of Ohio's largest school districts are on strike
2 years, 4 months ago

Why teachers from one of Ohio's largest school districts are on strike

NPR  

Why teachers from one of Ohio's largest school districts are on strike Enlarge this image toggle caption Columbus Education Association/Facebook Columbus Education Association/Facebook When children in the Columbus, Ohio, education system start their school year this Wednesday, they will likely be doing so online, as the school district's nearly 4,500 teachers hit the picket lines. For the first time in …

NSW teachers vote to strike next Wednesday over pay and conditions
2 years, 8 months ago

NSW teachers vote to strike next Wednesday over pay and conditions

ABC  

The NSW Teachers Federation has announced its members will strike next Wednesday, May 4 over pay and conditions. Key points: Teachers will walk off the job across the state on May 4 NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says teachers have a "right to be frustrated" Teachers went on a state-wide strike in December last year The union's state executive unanimously decided …

The teachers’ strike gripped LA for 6 days. A year later, what are the results?
4 years, 11 months ago

The teachers’ strike gripped LA for 6 days. A year later, what are the results?

LA Times  

Thousands of striking teachers cheered last January in downtown Los Angeles after an announcement of a deal to end their six-day strike. “It’s tough to be a teacher and it’s tough to be in education,” said Vladovic, whose long career includes participating in a strike as a teacher and dealing with later walkouts as an administrator. UTLA President Alex Caputo-Pearl …

Primary school teacher pay deal agreed, but strikes will continue
5 years, 1 month ago

Primary school teacher pay deal agreed, but strikes will continue

Dutch News  

After a year of dispute and strikes, unions and employers have reached agreement on a new pay and conditions deal for primary school teachers and support staff. Despite the agreement, unions say strikes planned for the end of January will still go ahead as the campaign for a structural increase in funding for primary education continues. The government had set …

Primary school teacher pay deal agreed, but strikes will continue
5 years, 1 month ago

Primary school teacher pay deal agreed, but strikes will continue

Dutch News  

After a year of dispute and strikes, unions and employers have reached agreement on a new pay and conditions deal for primary school teachers and support staff. Despite the agreement, unions say strikes planned for the end of January will still go ahead as the campaign for a structural increase in funding for primary education continues. The government had set …

Teachers to get 4.5% pay bump in new contract; January strike will continue as planned
5 years, 1 month ago

Teachers to get 4.5% pay bump in new contract; January strike will continue as planned

NL Times  

After a year of difficult negotiations, a collective bargaining agreement was reached for primary education. Minister Arie Slob for Primary and Secondary Education previously promised 285 million euros structurally and a once-off amount of 150 million euros for primary education, provided that a collective bargaining agreement is reached. The wage increase and once-off amounts apply to all teaching staff in …

Teaching union plans two-day strike to press for better pay and conditions
5 years, 1 month ago

Teaching union plans two-day strike to press for better pay and conditions

Dutch News  

The largest teaching union is planning a two-day strike at the end of January as it steps up its demands for better pay and working conditions in primary schools. The AOb said a straw poll of around 6,000 members indicated that there was around 90% support for the stoppage on January 30 and 31, which follows a one-day strike on …

Teaching union plans two-day strike to press for better pay and conditions
5 years, 1 month ago

Teaching union plans two-day strike to press for better pay and conditions

Dutch News  

The largest teaching union is planning a two-day strike at the end of January as it steps up its demands for better pay and working conditions in primary schools. The AOb said a straw poll of around 6,000 members indicated that there was around 90% support for the stoppage on January 30 and 31, which follows a one-day strike on …

Primary teachers' strike on November 6 to go ahead after unions change tack
5 years, 2 months ago

Primary teachers' strike on November 6 to go ahead after unions change tack

Dutch News  

A strike by primary school teachers on November 6 appears to be back on after unions reversed their decision to call it off. The largest union in the sector, the AOb, withdrew its support for the strike on Friday after the cabinet agreed a €460 mln funding package with unions to close the pay gap between primary and secondary teachers …

Primary teachers' strike on November 6 to go ahead after unions change tack
5 years, 2 months ago

Primary teachers' strike on November 6 to go ahead after unions change tack

Dutch News  

A strike by primary school teachers on November 6 appears to be back on after unions reversed their decision to call it off. The largest union in the sector, the AOb, withdrew its support for the strike on Friday after the cabinet agreed a €460 mln funding package with unions to close the pay gap between primary and secondary teachers …

Chicago teachers strike ends after 11 days without school
5 years, 2 months ago

Chicago teachers strike ends after 11 days without school

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago teachers and the nation’s third-largest school district reached a labor contract deal on Thursday, ending a strike that canceled 11 days of classes for more than 300,000 students. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that the district had reached a deal with the Chicago Teachers Union after months of unsuccessful negotiations led to the city’s first significant walkout by …

Chicago teachers OK tentative agreement but strike goes on
5 years, 2 months ago

Chicago teachers OK tentative agreement but strike goes on

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago’s teachers union voted to approve a tentative contract agreement with city officials Wednesday but refused to end a strike that has canceled two weeks of classes unless the city’s mayor adds school days to cover that lost time. “The commitment for nurses, social workers and resources to help homeless students are things that wouldn’t have been accomplished …

US: Chicago teachers strike ends after 11 days without school
5 years, 2 months ago

US: Chicago teachers strike ends after 11 days without school

Al Jazeera  

Chicago, Illinois – Chicago Public School teachers and students will return to school on Friday after educators reached a contract deal with the United States‘s third-largest school district, ending a strike that began on October 17 and cancelled 11 days of school, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday. “The teachers will be back in class; the students will be back …

Chicago gets tentative staff deal as teachers stay on strike
5 years, 2 months ago

Chicago gets tentative staff deal as teachers stay on strike

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago schools have canceled classes for a ninth day as talks to end a teachers’ strike appeared stalled Monday. The district and the Chicago Teachers Union reported some progress late last week but talks stymied over the weekend, keeping classrooms closed for more than 300,000 students. But its leaders said members remained on the picket lines alongside teachers …

Chicago teachers’ strike: 25,000 educators swarmed City Hall with their demands on day 5
5 years, 2 months ago

Chicago teachers’ strike: 25,000 educators swarmed City Hall with their demands on day 5

CNN  

CNN — Thousands of teachers flooded the streets of downtown Chicago to deliver a message to City Hall: They won’t stop striking until they get what they want. Scott Heins/Getty Images The city insists “there is no more money” to offer the union, but teachers say they won’t back down until they get more support staff, higher raises and class-size …

Chicago teachers’ strike highlights support staff shortages
5 years, 2 months ago

Chicago teachers’ strike highlights support staff shortages

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Demands by striking Chicago teachers for more nurses, librarians and social workers are highlighting concerns that resonate in high-poverty school districts nationwide, where shortages of support staff leave educators feeling stretched. In Chicago, the nation’s third-largest school district, the teachers who have been out on strike since last Thursday are seeking commitments for support staff hiring alongside …

Affordable housing among striking Chicago teachers’ demands
5 years, 2 months ago

Affordable housing among striking Chicago teachers’ demands

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Striking Chicago teachers who are seeking smaller class sizes and higher pay also are demanding that the nation’s third-largest city do more to lower housing costs and put more resources into helping homeless students. They’ve also referenced approaches to help teachers used elsewhere, including a California school district that’s building affordable housing for teachers and a Colorado program …

Chicago teachers’ contract talks about more than money
5 years, 2 months ago

Chicago teachers’ contract talks about more than money

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago’s public schools will be closed Thursday as the city’s 25,000 teachers are set to go on strike. Here are some of the issues behind the school district’s second strike in seven years: WHAT KIND OF MONEY ARE THE TEACHERS LOOKING FOR AND WHAT KIND OF RAISE IS THE CITY OFFERING? The city says that’s a pretty good …

Chicago teachers set strike date as contract talks resume
5 years, 3 months ago

Chicago teachers set strike date as contract talks resume

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — A Chicago teachers strike could be weeks away if there isn’t a last-minute deal between the union and the nation’s third-largest school district. The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday set a strike date of Oct. 17 as contract talks continue over issues including pay and benefits, class size and staffing shortages. A closer look at the issues: THE …

Teachers threaten another national strike in pay dispute
5 years, 3 months ago

Teachers threaten another national strike in pay dispute

Dutch News  

Teaching unions have given the government an ultimatum to raise salaries otherwise they will organise another national strike on November 6. Last week, reports broadcaster NOS, prime minister Mark Rutte said he was ready to pledge more money to combat a desperate teacher shortage but did not give an amount. Unions have said that classes are being sent home across …

Teachers threaten another national strike in pay dispute
5 years, 3 months ago

Teachers threaten another national strike in pay dispute

Dutch News  

Teaching unions have given the government an ultimatum to raise salaries otherwise they will organise another national strike on November 6. Last week, reports broadcaster NOS, prime minister Mark Rutte said he was ready to pledge more money to combat a desperate teacher shortage but did not give an amount. Unions have said that classes are being sent home across …

Chicago teachers authorize their leaders to call a strike
5 years, 3 months ago

Chicago teachers authorize their leaders to call a strike

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago teachers have voted to authorize their union leaders to call a strike, setting the stage for a possible work stoppage next month in the nation’s third-largest school district, officials announced Thursday. Chicago Teachers Union delegates are set to meet next week to set a deadline for a strike, though the earliest one could happen is Oct. 7. …

Oakland teachers strike ends with tentative deal for raise
5 years, 10 months ago

Oakland teachers strike ends with tentative deal for raise

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Striking teachers in Oakland, California, celebrated after reaching a contract deal Friday with school administrators to end a seven-day walkout. To cheers and applause, union leaders from the Oakland Education Association announced that teachers had won everything they demanded — higher pay, smaller classes and more school resources — in a week of marathon negotiating sessions with …

Oakland teachers joined by parents, students on picket lines
5 years, 10 months ago

Oakland teachers joined by parents, students on picket lines

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Teachers in Oakland, California, walked picket lines for a second day Friday as negotiations resumed and union leaders vowed to keep pressing demands for higher pay, smaller class size and more school resources. Parents and students joined picket lines outside Oakland’s 86 schools and passing cars honked in support. Bay Area celebrities such as rapper MC Hammer, …

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