Seattle teachers union negotiation leaves school start uncertain, possible strike looms
Negotiators and a state mediator are working past deadlines as the district says 6,000 union members could walk out and disrupt nearly 50,000 students.
- On Wednesday, Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association continue high-stakes contract negotiations as classes for K-12 students face a potential strike on the scheduled first day of school.
- Negotiations stalled over the district's proposal to restructure special education programs, which the union, representing 6,000 teachers and paraprofessionals, called inadequate regarding both staffing and pay.
- Despite grappling with an $87 million budget deficit, Superintendent Ben Shuldiner offered 8.8% raises over three years and expressed optimism Tuesday about reaching a tentative agreement.
- Families are securing backup childcare while the district and Seattle Parks and Recreation prepare to offer free meals in to-go bags and limited recreation activities if a strike occurs.
- Superintendent Shuldiner warned that a final decision on whether classes will begin could come as late as 5 a.m. Wednesday, leaving families in uncertainty until the last moment.
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Seattle students head to class as district and teachers union reach agreement
Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association reached a tentative contract agreement late Tuesday clearing the way for classes to begin on schedule Wednesday morning. The deal averts a strike across the district which serves some 50,000 students and employs 6,000 union-represented educators and staff. Students in grades 1 through 12 return to classrooms on September 2, followed by preschool and kindergarten students on September 8…
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Seattle Public Schools, educator's union continue negotiations
(The Center Square) - Seattle School Superintendent Ben Shuldiner said Tuesday afternoon he has renewed optimism that a school strike can be averted. "I was here till 1:30 a.m. this morning, we were working really, really hard, going back and forth, the union has been [...] The post Seattle Public Schools, educator’s union continue negotiations appeared first on Everett Post.
PSL Seattle stands with union educators in their fight for a good...
On August 26, the Seattle Education Association, which represents over 5900 education professionals throughout the city of Seattle, voted with 91% of members in favor to authorize a strike.
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