Teachers in Massachusetts strike for better pay, parental leave, and smaller classes, as governor urges dialogue.

Teachers from Beverly, Gloucester, and Marblehead rallied at the Massachusetts Statehouse, demanding higher wages, paid parental leave, and smaller class sizes. Governor Maura Healey, whose parents were teachers and union members, urged both sides to reach an agreement. The strike, now in its second week, has seen unions fined for continuing their work stoppage, which is illegal under state law.

November 19, 2024
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