Pasco Teachers Approve Strike If No Agreement Reached
If an agreement is not reached in their contract dispute with the Pasco School District by September 1st, Pasco teachers Wednesday night approved a strike vote by a margin of 77%.
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I-1351 Standoff Still Keeping Legislators is In Olympia – Teachers Union Wants $2 Billion
It's often been said that politicians spend money like a drunken sailor. Now, it appears the Washington Education Association wants to do the same, and it's YOUR money.
Teacher Walkouts Bring Marches Around Tri-Cities
At street corners and along various roads in Richland, Pasco and Kennewick, red-shirted teachers and educators waved signs and marched to protest against what they say is a lack of funding in education by the state legislature. (Photo courtesy of KNDU-TV)
Some WA State Teacher Walkouts Illegal – What About Tri-Cities?
Thursday May 21st the Tri-City area schools will be silent, as over 80 percent (on average) of teachers voted to heed the advice of the teacher's union (WEA) and stage a one-day walkout. Much has been said about the difference between a strike and a walk-out. Are they still legal?
Pasco Schools Announce Make-Up Day for 5-21 Teacher Walkout
Tuesday, the Pasco School District released details about the make-up day for students, due to the teacher walkout coming Thursday.
Tri-City Teachers Vote Whether to Stage One-Day Walkout
Thursday, teachers in Richland, Pasco and Kennewick are voting whether to stage a one-day walkout in protest of what they believe are key educational issues.
WA Teacher Strikes to Close 8 Districts Wednesday
The latest update on proposed teacher strikes over Initiative 1351 funding appears to be spreading. The Washington Policy Center (WPC) reported Tuesday at least 8 West side districts will be closed April 21st, affecting over 40,000 students. This despite the FACT that by state law, teacher strikes are illegal.
Teachers in 8 Washington School Districts Plan to Strike
Instead of teaching, educators in 8 different West side schools plan a series of one-day strikes, or walkouts, in protest over recent legislative actions.
Kennewick School District Plans to Build “Suspension Rooms” – Instead of Expulsions
Over the next two years, Kennewick school district officials plan to spend over $200,000 to create what will be called in-school suspension rooms; fewer kids will be sent home for behavioral or conduct infractions. (Pictured is Kamiakin High School).
I-1351 Passing As of Friday – Will Cost New Teachers, Maybe Taxpayers, Money
According to the latest information from the Washington Secretary of State's Office, the controversial measure that would limit class sizes in our state is passing by about 3,200 votes.