District 209 teachers on strike after failed contract agreement

CHICAGO (CBS) -- High school students in District 209 in the west suburbs aren't in class Friday.

Teachers are on the picket line after failing to agree on a new contract with the district.

With teachers on strike, that means no class for Proviso East, Proviso West, and Proviso Math and Science Academy Friday.

The district offered a 9% salary increase over three years -- but the union is asking for an increase of more than 13%.

The next bargaining session is Monday. Students are off then for Pulaski Day.

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