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Oakland educators join the nationwide wave of teacher strikes
February 22, 2019The teachers have been without a contract since July 2017 and are the lowest-paid in Alameda County.
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Striking Chicago charter school teachers score big win
February 19, 2019The agreement ensures that future increases in public school funding are invested directly in the schools, rather than being captured by corporate management fees. Strikers were also able to beat back management’s attempt to cut family...
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Chicago charter school teachers strike for smaller classes and higher pay
February 8, 2019Funding is up, but Chicago charter schools are cutting budgets and laying off staff. Teachers have had enough.
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Walking and talking with L.A. teachers on strike
January 23, 2019Angelenos are a lot wiser now as to what they’re up against—nothing less than the destruction and selloff of our public ownership of schools.
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Union influence grew despite slight drop in membership in 2018
January 22, 2019“Here’s what the numbers alone won’t tell you: 2018 was one of the most substantial years for collective action in American history."
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