West Greene teachers authorize strike notice
The West Greene Education Association has authorized a strike notice after taking a vote on Tuesday.
However, there are no plans to go on strike.
“This is an authorization and does not mean that a strike is imminent. WGEA will continue to negotiate with the board to reach a fair settlement,” said WGEA President Michael Bruno. “However, this authorization does give our negotiations team the authority to call a strike if there is no progress.”
Teachers and education specialists in the district have been working without a contract since July. WGEA and the West Greene School District have been in negotiations since January 2024.
According to a press release, an “overwhelming majority” of WGEA members voted to authorize a strike notice if there is “no continued progress in contract negotiations.”
An authorization does not mean a strike will happen. It permits a strike if teachers ultimately reach that decision.
Bruno said that the union is seeking “a fair and equitable agreement.”
The district did not return calls seeking comment.
WGEA represents 69 teachers and education specialists.