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Feb 26 2024
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St. Paul teachers' union files intent to strike as deadline for deal nears
A St. Paul teachers union has filed its intent to strike if a deal on pay and conditions isn't reached by March 11. The strike would begin on that date, resulting in no school for Pre-K-12, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). Additionally, all youth and adult community education classes would be canceled. St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) and St.
Bring Me The NewsNov 29 2023
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Portland Teachers Union Approves New Contract
(Portland, OR) -- Teachers in the Portland Public Schools district are approving a new contract following a three-week-long strike. The Portland Association of Teachers voted in favor of ratifying the new contract yesterday evening. The teachers union says 95-percent of its members voted to approve the contract. The school board followed suit later last night and voted unanimously to approve
KBNDApr 21 2024
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Meet the Teacher: Knowing she’s making an impact inspires this Jackson teacher
MLive.comMar 15 2024
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After staying neutral for a year, Utah’s largest teachers union opposes diverting money from education
Utah’s largest teachers union decided not to object last year as lawmakers took a major step toward removing a mandate in the state constitution that protects funding for children and students. The Utah Education Association also did not protest or attempt to intervene during the 2024 Legislature. But Thursday, UEA President Renée Pinkney announced the union’s board has now decided to oppose
The Salt Lake TribuneNov 01 2023
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School, union leaders on the Portland teachers strike
Jenny Morgan, school counselor at Abernethy Elementary School leads a chant on the first day of the Portland Public Schools strike in Portland, Ore., Nov. 1, 2023. The strike affects more than 80 campuses districtwide, with the exception of district charter schools. This is the first teacher strike in PPS history. The first teacher strike in Portland Public Schools history is currently
Oregon Public BroadcastingNov 25 2023
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Portland teachers strike: Union, district narrow down to negotiating over teacher salaries
Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers are still in the process of negotiations. PORTLAND, Ore. — As of Saturday, the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) stated that the union has "conceptually agreed" to teacher workloads, classroom size thresholds and student safety issues but remain divided on compensation amid the ongoing strike. The district and union are
KGW 8Oct 19 2023
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Portland’s teachers’ union votes to authorize a strike
Teachers in Portland Public Schools voted by a wide margin to authorize a strike this week with contract negotiations between the union and district still at an impasse. Roughly 93% of eligible teachers participated in the vote and nearly 99% of them voted to authorize the strike, the union said in a letter sent to educators on Thursday night. The union has given the district a 10-day notice
The OregonianApr 24 2024
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Cause of Parowan teacher's death 'undetermined'
PAROWAN — Police say they are unable to determine how a beloved Iron County school teacher received massive head trauma in her home in December. Thus, the manner of death for Robin Whittle, 62, will remain unknown unless additional evidence is uncovered. According to a press release issued Wednesday by the Parowan Police Department, the Utah State Medical Examiner's Office has completed its
KSLApr 23 2024
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Starbucks versus the union: Supreme Court poised to back company over 'Memphis 7' union workers
Starbucks versus the union: Supreme Court poised to back company over 'Memphis 7' union workers WASHINGTON − The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed ready to make it harder for workers to get help when they think a company is trying to unfairly stop workers from unionizing. In a labor battle that began when the Starbucks mega chain fired seven employees at a Memphis coffee shop in 2022, the
"USA Today" ContributorNov 20 2023
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Deadline approaches for Baltimore County teachers union contract
WHEN THE SCHOOLS ARE THESE SCHOOLS, THE SCHOOLS AT EASE? A RALLY CRY FROM TEACHERS IN BALTIMORE COUNTY HOPING TO FINALIZE A FEW THINGS IN THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BEFORE THE NOVEMBER 30TH DEADLINE. I’M ASKING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO TAKE A HARD LOOK AT ITEMS WITHIN OUR CONTRACT THAT DO NOT COST A LOT OF MONEY. WE ARE AWARE THAT THERE IS AN IMPENDING FISCAL CLIFF. WE’VE
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