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Northwest Teachers to Strike Again Monday

Northwest Teachers to Strike Again Monday - Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 6:19PM EST

Reported by: Eyewitness News
Saturday, Nov 15, 2008 @ 06:19pm EST
SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY- Northwest Area teachers say they will strike beginning Monday. The teachers' strike comes after failed attempts to negotiate with the district.

Teachers at Northwest have worked without a contract for three and a half years. Neither side has come to an agreement. Teachers argue the district is being stubborn, sighting the teachers’ proposal is actually $700,000 less than the school boards'.

The district says they have given the teachers all they have asked for including better healthcare. None of the proposals would require a tax increase.

Since the contract dispute began 1 out of every 4 teachers has left the district. Under Act 180 the students' school year must be completed by June 15th.

 


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