Union teachers in Washington’s largest school district may strike the first day of school if an agreement with school officials cannot be reached. FOX13
As Washington’s largest school district prepares to head back to class on Sept. 7, several families don’t know how they will get their children to school.in Washington’s largest school district may strike the first day of school if an agreement with school officials cannot be reached.
The Seattle Education Association said 6,000 staff at Seattle Public Schools are just three days away from a potential strike. They said they are continuing to bargain with the school district to come to an agreement.If arrangements are not reached, the strike would begin the first day of classes—Wednesday, Sep. 7.
The SEA says they are fighting for student support services, reasonable workloads and respectable pay. "This is the moment when we as educators show why we do this work – it’s all for the students," said SEA President Jennifer Matter. "Our students made clear last school year that they’re not getting the support and attention they need to learn and thrive. We’re taking a stand now to make sure SPS meets their needs."
The Kent School District is facing a similar situation, with union teachers on strike since the school year began last week.announced that some bus routes will temporarily be canceled due to staff shortages, despite the district hiring two bus vendors this year.with two bus companies: First Student and Zum. The two vendors are splitting the $45 million total budget., and was finally approved by the Seattle Public School Board in July, about two months before the start of school.
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