Oakland Education Association
Oakland teachers approve new contract, vote to end strike

The new contract includes 11% salary increase over 4 years and a one-time 3% bonus upon ratification. The teachers went on strike on February 21 after almost two years of unfruitful negotiations with authorities

Oakland Teachers Strike Oakland teachers’ strike enters sixth day, with demand of a 12% wage hike

The teachers’ union outrightly rejected the district school board’s proposal for 8% wage hike, and forced the board to postpone a decision on further fund cuts and layoffs

Oakland Teachers Strike Oakland teachers strike for higher wages and smaller classrooms

Apart from living wages and smaller classrooms, the members of Oakland Education Association (OEA), are also demanding more support staff and increased overview of chartered schools

West Virginia Teachers West Virginia teachers end strike as Senate votes to postpone the controversial bill on education

The controversial bill, named SB: 451, was set to introduce charter schools in West Virginia for the first time, in a bid to privatize education

Denver teachers continue strike ahead of talks with district authorities

The strike by the teachers of Denver, seeking fair wages and better support for education, began on February 11. Talks will be held between the Denver Class Teachers Association and Denver Public School authorities on February 13