Teachers at two primary schools in Greater Manchester are striking over concerns about violence, assaults, and safety issues, with staff reporting frequent incidents of pupils biting, kicking, and bringing knives to school, which they say are being ignored by school leadership. The union claims that unsafe conditions and lack of action have led to multiple strike days in January, while the school trust emphasizes their commitment to safety and willingness to discuss concerns. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in managing school safety and staff wellbeing.
After 11 days without school due to a teachers' strike, a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract has been reached between the Newton Teachers Association and the Newton School Committee, allowing students to return to class on Monday. The contract includes increased access to mental health supports for students, a parental leave policy, and raises starting salaries for aides and behavior therapists. The strike, which began on Jan. 19, resulted in daily fines and legal action, but ultimately led to a resolution that addresses the demands of the educators.
Newton's teachers and the city's School Committee have reached a tentative agreement to end the acrimonious strike, with classes expected to resume on Monday. The new four-year contract, which requires ratification, addresses key union priorities such as parental leave, FMLA leave, salary increases, and protecting teachers' planning time. The deal comes after weeks of negotiations and a judge's threat of escalating fines. The strike affected nearly 12,000 students in one of Massachusetts' largest school districts, and the agreement aims to bring healing and stability to the community.
After 15 days, a deal has been reached to end the Newton teachers strike, allowing students to return to class on Monday with a one-hour late start. The agreement includes increased salaries for aides, adjustments for cost of living, additional social workers and staff, expanded parental leave, and more. The Newton Teachers Association faces over $500,000 in fines for the illegal strike, and the contract requires ratification from NTA members and the School Committee. Governor Maura Healey's administration got involved, demanding status updates and requesting court-ordered binding arbitration if a deal was not reached by Friday.
After an 11-day strike, the Newton teachers' union and the School Committee have reached a deal, ending the contentious standoff. The agreement includes a 12% pay hike over four years, concessions for higher pay for aides, more parental and family leave, mental health counseling for students, and a cost-of-living raise for teachers. The union had been seeking a 20% pay hike but settled for 12%, which will equal 13.5% compounded over the life of the deal. The School Committee will vote on the deal, and students are expected to return to the classroom on Monday after missing two weeks of school.
Overnight negotiations between the Newton School Committee and the Newton Teachers Association ended without a deal despite reaching identical financial proposals, with the School Committee attempting to change agreements on social workers and working conditions. The Newton School Committee voted to cancel February vacation to make up for the 10 missed school days, and the state administration is taking legal steps to potentially force an end to the strike, including seeking binding arbitration if an agreement isn't reached by 5 p.m. Friday.
The Newton School Committee voted to cancel February break and called off the 11th day of classes due to the ongoing teachers' strike, aiming to make up for lost school days. Options being considered to offset missed days include canceling part of Spring Recess, using a rotation of weekend days, and extending the school year until the end of June. Attorneys for the school committee and the Newton Teachers Association are expected to appear in court in response to an emergency motion to double fines for each additional day that the strike continues.
Tense negotiations to end a lengthy teachers' strike in Newton, Massachusetts, are stuck on the issue of money, with students having missed 10 days of school. The school committee and union have reached agreements on various issues, but the main sticking point is teacher compensation. The union has called for more money in the city budget for teachers, while the school committee has voted to eliminate vacation days to make up for lost school days. State officials have asked for court intervention and are pushing for a resolution to get students back in the classroom.
The ongoing teachers' strike in Newton, Massachusetts has led to the cancellation of classes for the 10th day, causing emotional distress for the Chair of Newton's School Committee. The strike stems from a $15 million disparity between the demands of the Newton Teachers Association and what the School Committee can provide. Parents and officials are urging for a resolution as fines continue to accumulate for the teachers' union, and discussions about makeup days are underway.
Newton schools remain closed for the tenth consecutive day as negotiations persist between the city and striking teachers, with discussions focusing on pay raises for paraprofessionals. The school committee has offered a 52% raise over the next contract for Unit C workers, but no deal was reached on Wednesday. The union has been fined $525,000, and students express frustration over the prolonged strike. A meeting will be held to discuss making up the missed days, which must be done by June 30.
The Newton Teachers Association's strike in Newton continues, with negotiations ongoing and pressure mounting, including fines and calls for an end to the strike. Despite facing fines, the union received support from the band Dropkick Murphys, who performed a rendition of "Worker's Song" in solidarity with the striking teachers, expressing love and support for their cause.
Newton schools remain closed for the ninth day due to an ongoing teacher strike, causing significant disruption and uncertainty for students. The school committee has offered a proposal including raises for teachers and aides, paid parental leave, and additional support staff, but the Newton Teachers Association feels the gap is still too wide. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller met with the union in a last-ditch effort, and the community is growing increasingly frustrated with the situation. The strike has resulted in fines for the NTA, and pressure is mounting for a resolution as families and city leaders express concern for the impact on students.
A second family in Newton, Massachusetts, has filed a motion in court to end the ongoing teachers' strike, citing the impact on their daughter's specialized education. The Newton Teachers Association argues that private citizens cannot obtain relief against a public-sector work stoppage, but the family asserts their right to intervene. The strike, which has led to canceled classes for eight days, stems from negotiations over pay raises, social workers in schools, and parental leave policies. The teachers face court-imposed fines and potential additional fees for each day the strike continues.
Families in Newton, Massachusetts, filed a legal motion demanding an end to the ongoing teachers' strike, citing detrimental effects on students' education and well-being. The strike, which began on Jan. 19, has led to school closures for over a week, with no resolution in sight. The Newton Teachers Association (NTA) has faced court-imposed fines for continuing the strike, but maintains that they cannot return to work until a fair contract is settled, citing concerns about working conditions and student needs.
Newton parents file an emergency motion in court to end the ongoing teachers' strike, citing detrimental effects on their children's education and well-being, particularly for those with special needs. The strike has caused emotional distress and disrupted routines for students, while also impacting working parents. The Newton Teachers Association (NTA) emphasizes the need for fair working conditions and adequate support for students, while the school committee highlights the financial gap in negotiations. The strike has led to the longest school closure in recent memory, with fines accumulating for the NTA, and calls for government intervention to resolve the dispute.
