strike

Pending approval of tentative agreement, workers will stay on the job.

Negotiations, say sources, have been going on for months. But unlike the 'regular' teachers represented by the WEA  (Washington Education Association) these Kennewick school workers may end up on strike. Para-educators, cashiers and licensed practical nurses (LPN's) who work for the District say they're prepared to go on strike, pending the outcome of efforts to solve pay issues...

It's being called one of the biggest traffic jams on Interstate 90 in the Cascades in years. And, it could have been prevented.

The Washington State Nurses Association says an advisory vote taken Monday by nurses who work at Kadlec Regional Medical Center shows if it came to a strike, 90% of the health care workers would vote yes.

Specifics are still coming, but the strike is over.

Friday dawned in the Emerald City, with no end in sight to what some say has become a nasty, vicious teachers strike.

Superior Court Judge Alex Ekstrom is considering what to do next after Pasco teachers refused to honor his injunction to return to work Tuesday.

Following the ruling, social media and news outlets showed chants and speeches by angry teachers outside the courthouse.

First, if you need to know if school will be in session Thursday or onward due to the teacher's strike, the number to call (after 7pm) is 509-416-7874. Negotiations continue with hopes of ending the strike.

As we work through Day 2 of the Pasco Teacher's strike, many are wondering how this will affect extracurricular activities such as dance, music and sports.