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education1 month ago•4 min saved

LAUSD: UTLA tentative deal reached, but walkouts loom amid broader union talks

LAUSD and UTLA reached a tentative two-year contract with roughly an 11.65% pay hike, a starting salary near $77,000, four weeks of district-paid parental leave, expanded student mental-health supports, and smaller class-size targets for some grades; the district says the deal costs about $650 million and includes inclusive-practices staffing. While UTLA members are urged to ratify, negotiations with SEIU Local 99 (bus drivers and aides) and the administrators’ union continue, with a potential sympathy strike if no deal by April 14. A district walkout could disrupt attendance for about 400,000 students, but the district has prepared food, tech support, and child-care resources if schools close.

via LAist|

#education #labor-negotiations #lausd

local3 months ago•13 min saved

SF leaders press for pause as teachers prepare to strike

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged a three‑day delay to the SFUSD teachers’ strike while negotiations continued, but the United Educators of San Francisco said no acceptable offer had been made and the walkout would proceed Monday unless a tentative agreement is reached; talks focused on fully funded family healthcare, better support for special education, and salary increases without concessions, with schools set to close citywide if no deal is reached.

via Mission Local|

#daniel-lurie #local #nancy-pelosi

education3 months ago•14 min saved

SF school leaders join teachers in sympathy strike, risking Monday closures

San Francisco public schools could close on Monday as teachers strike, after 253 principals, assistant principals, program administrators and supervisors authorized a sympathy strike, with SEIU 1021 custodians and clerks joining in. Superintendent Maria Su said closures would occur if teachers walk out, and meals and after-school programs would shift to third-party sites. The district says its bargaining offers (two health-benefit options that aren’t fully funded plus a 6% raise over three years) were rejected by the teachers’ union, which also declined to meet this morning. A Saturday bargaining session is planned as both sides push to reach a deal, while administrators emphasize that keeping schools open safely would be impossible during a strike.

via Mission Local|

#education #school-closures #sfusd

education2 years ago•5 min saved

Newton Teacher Strike Resolved: Schools to Reopen Monday

The two-week-long illegal strike by Newton teachers in Massachusetts has come to an end, with a deal reached that includes increased compensation for employees and more support for students. The strike highlighted the lengths unions are willing to go to for improved working conditions, but also caused division within the community. The strike's financial toll and impact on students are yet to be tallied, but the deal is expected to be approved by the School Committee and union members, signaling the return of students to their classrooms.

via The Boston Globe|

#education #massachusetts #newton

education2 years ago•7 min saved

"Newton Teachers Strike: A Look at the Ongoing Battle for Education"

Attorneys for the Newton School Committee are seeking increased fines against the Newton Teachers Association as the teacher strike in Newton, Massachusetts continues, causing students to miss a 10th day of class. The school committee is considering options to make up for missed school days, including extending the school year until June 28 and utilizing spring break days. Negotiations between the school committee and the teachers' union have reached an impasse over pay raises, with the union calling for more funding from the city budget. The strike has led to court-imposed fines totaling $525,000, with additional fees of $50,000 per day for each day the strike continues.

via WCVB Boston|

#education #massachusetts #negotiations

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Newton parent seeks court order to end teachers strike and reopen schools

Newton schools in Massachusetts will remain closed for the eighth day due to an ongoing teachers' strike, prompting a parent to file a court motion to compel the Newton Teachers Association to end the strike, citing the impact on students' right to education. Negotiations have resulted in small breakthroughs, but the city and the union remain at a major impasse over issues including pay increases and support staff. The strike has caused frustration among parents and students, with concerns about the impact on education and routine, while the union faces mounting fines.

via CBS Boston|

#education #negotiations #newton

education2 years ago•3 min saved

"Newton Mother Sues to Halt Teacher Strike Amid Ongoing Division"

A Newton mother has filed a lawsuit to end a week-long teachers union strike that has kept schools closed, citing interference with her children's right to a public education. The strike has affected her children's access to Individualized Education Program support, hockey, and ski club activities. The union submitted a contract proposal, which was ultimately rejected by the school committee, leading to ongoing negotiations.

via MassLive.com|

#education #education-rights #lawsuit

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Newton Schools Closed Monday as Teacher Strike Persists

Newton schools will remain closed on Monday as teachers and the school committee failed to reach an agreement on a new contract, resulting in the seventh day of student absence due to the teacher strike. The main issues include better pay for paraprofessionals, parental leave, and more social workers on staff. Both sides negotiated but failed to reach a compromise, with the school committee claiming the teachers proposed a "take it or leave it" offer, while the Newton Teachers Association argued that their proposals were reasonable and necessary. The NTA has been racking up fines for the illegal strike, and tensions remain high as the strike continues.

via CBS Boston|

#contract-negotiation #education #newton

education2 years ago•5 min saved

"Newton Teachers' Union Continues Strike Amid Failed Negotiations"

Classes in Newton Public Schools have been canceled for a seventh day as the teacher strike continues, with negotiations between the Newton Teachers Association and the school committee failing to reach an agreement. The union presented a revised proposal, which was rejected by the school committee, leading to ongoing picketing by teachers. The school committee presented a counterproposal, but both sides have accused each other of not bargaining in good faith. The strike, which began on January 19, has resulted in fines for the teachers union and continues to impact the city's residents and nearly 12,000 students.

via WCVB Boston|

#education #massachusetts #negotiations

education2 years ago•4 min saved

"Newton Teachers Persist on Picket Line Despite Hefty Fines and School Closures"

Newton teachers continue their strike despite incurring hefty daily fines, with the Newton Teachers Association stating they will only return to work once a contract is settled. The strike, which has left nearly 12,000 students out of classes, is the largest district to grapple with a teacher strike in Newton. The state labor board and the Newton School Committee sought the fines, reflecting growing frustration with the fines previously imposed on other teacher unions that have done little to deter them from striking. The Massachusetts Teachers Association is pushing legislation to allow educators and other public employee unions, except those involving public safety, to legally strike.

via The Boston Globe|

#education #fines #labor-relations

education-labor-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Judge Halts Newton Teachers' Strike with Cease and Desist Order"

A Superior Court judge has issued a cease and desist order to the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) to stop their strike, which is illegal in Massachusetts, and they could face fines if they defy the order. The teachers are demanding better pay, a living wage for teaching assistants, and more support staff and social workers to help students with mental health issues. The city claims it can't meet the union's salary demands without risking layoffs, while students stand in solidarity with their teachers.

via CBS Boston|

#education-labor-relations #massachusetts #newton

education2 years ago•4 min saved

"High Absenteeism Plagues Portland Public Schools During Make-Up Days"

Approximately 20% of students in Portland Public Schools, or about 9,000 students, were absent on the first day of a make-up week that was originally scheduled as winter break but repurposed to make up for lost school days due to a teacher strike. The district expects both student and educator absences to increase throughout the week, potentially straining the school system. While some schools faced challenges finding enough substitute teachers, no buildings were closed and significant disruptions were avoided. The make-up week is particularly important for high school students who need to accumulate credits and prepare for pre-college tests.

via OregonLive|

#education #make-up-week #portland-public-schools

education2 years ago•1 min saved

Oregon Governor Kotek Takes Action to Improve School Funding and Address Education Reform

Gov. Tina Kotek has called for changes to Oregon school funding and spending following a bitter teacher strike in Portland Public Schools. She plans to address issues such as low educator salaries, facility maintenance backlogs, and classroom disruptions related to students' behavioral health needs. Kotek aims to improve education funding, priorities, and transparency statewide.

via OregonLive|

#education #gov-tina-kotek #oregon

education2 years ago•1 min saved

"Portland Teachers' Strike Ends: A Mix of Relief and Apprehension as Classes Resume"

After a teacher strike in Portland Public Schools, students returned to school with a mix of excitement and apprehension. In one third-grade classroom at Woodlawn Elementary, students eagerly resumed their lessons on sea creatures, while their teacher listened in on their conversations.

via OregonLive|

#back-to-school #classroom #education

education2 years ago•5 min saved

"Portland Teachers Strike: Marathon Negotiations Continue Amid Rising Community Tensions"

Negotiations between Portland Public Schools and the teachers union continue as they try to reach a settlement to end the ongoing teachers strike. The district proposed a reentry plan that would bring students back to school on November 27, but the union has yet to agree. A major hurdle in the negotiations is the disagreement over the role of parents in resolving class size issues. Both sides are working through a mediator, and when an agreement is reached, it will need to be ratified by the school board and union members.

via OregonLive|

#class-size-committees #education #negotiations