Anoka-Hennepin union negotiations resume Tuesday
On Thursday, hundreds of teachers at Anoka-Hennepin schools plan to walk out if they don't reach a new contract deal with the district.
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On Thursday, hundreds of teachers at Anoka-Hennepin schools plan to walk out if they don't reach a new contract deal with the district.
The Minneapolis Federation of Educators earlier this week voted to authorize a strike after nearly seven months of talks with the district.
Educators with Minneapolis Public Schools have voted to authorize a strike after failed discussions with the district on three separate contracts, the union that represents them said on Monday night.
The union that represents educators say members are frustrated after months of talks with no serious proposals. On Tuesday, the two sides participated in a 15-hour mediation session with no progress.
It's decision day on Thursday for Minneapolis educators as union members are set to vote on whether to authorize a strike after another round of failed contract talks.
Educators in Minneapolis are expected to vote this week on whether they will strike after bargaining and mediation sessions have gone on without an agreement.
Minneapolis educators are giving the district one more chance before they vote to potentially walk off the job.
The teachers' union filed its intent to strike Tuesday. They'll be out of the classrooms in two weeks if no agreement is reached.
Teachers in Lakeville voted overwhelmingly on Friday to authorize a strike if negotiations stall with the school district, according to Education Minnesota Lakeville.
Class could be canceled for more than 30,000 St. Paul students, if their teachers don't reach a deal with the district.
Ninety-two percent of St. Paul educators voted yes Thursday afternoon to authorize a strike.
The St. Paul Federation of Educators says 92% of its members voted in favor of authorizing a strike Thursday.
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