‘This ends tonight:’ Teachers say they will stay at school until strike ends
The Youngstown Education Association says they are making a stand to end a teachers strike.
The latest round of talks over a new labor contract with Youngstown City School District was slated to start at 3:30 p.m. Thursday and spokesman Jim Courim said they will stay at East High School for as long as it takes to reach a deal with Youngstown educations to end a strike that is in its 16th day.
“This ends tonight” said YEA spokesperson Jim Courim. “Our students have now missed 11 days of instruction amidst the Board’s delay tactics and failure to bargain a fair agreement that meets the needs of our community. Our bargaining team and members will remain at East High School all night if necessary, until an agreement is reached.”
A candlelight vigil will be held starting at 8 p.m. at the school.
Youngstown City School District officials have accused the teachers union of negotiating through the media during their push for a new labor contract,
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