News Analysis | Education & Youth “We Refuse to Leave Anyone Behind”: Oakland Teachers Secure Wins in Strike Teachers' demands included a living wage, equitable class sizes and expanded special education services. By Daria Marcantonio Kieffer & Micaela Morse , LaborNotes May 21, 2023 Truthout
Interview | Economy & Labor Historic Rutgers Strike Goes Into Day 5: Workers Demand Better Pay, Job Security Even construction workers on campus have walked off the job, so as not to violate the picket lines, says Donna Murch. By Amy Goodman & Juan González , DemocracyNow! April 14, 2023 Truthout
News | Education & Youth Workers in Second-Largest US School District Demand Raises During 3-Day Strike Teachers joined Los Angeles School District bus drivers, cafeteria workers and paraprofessionals in a “sympathy strike.” By Nadra Nittle , The19th March 22, 2023 Truthout
News | Education & Youth Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Raise Minimum Teacher Pay to $60,000 The bill would raise the salaries of 43 percent of public school teachers. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout March 9, 2023 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Striking Faculty Demand Mental Health Support for Chicago Students Teachers’ unions across the country are fighting for better mental health resources after pandemic lockdowns. By Mike Ludwig , Truthout January 18, 2023 Truthout
Op-Ed | Education & Youth Labor and Education Activists Must Challenge Private Tech Takeover of Schools It's time we pushed back against the industry premise that education's purpose is to prepare workers for the job market. By Lois Weiner , Truthout January 11, 2023 Truthout
News | Education & Youth Striking Seattle Teachers Secure Tentative Deal After Rush of Community Support The city's teacher's union said it had secured a new three-year contract including raises and special ed improvements. By Julia Conley , CommonDreams September 13, 2022 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Seattle Teachers Strike for Smaller Classes, Higher Pay and Special Ed Support Teachers in Columbus, Sacramento and Minneapolis have also walked out this year amid difficult working conditions. By Nadra Nittle , The19th September 12, 2022 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Teachers Are Striking Across the US as the School Year Restarts Widespread staffing shortages, burnout and large classroom sizes have spurred strikes at schools and campuses. By Sara Herschander , WagingNonviolence August 27, 2022 Truthout
News | Education & Youth Teachers Make 23.5 Percent Less Than Other College Graduates, a New High A new report’s findings on deficiencies in teacher pay could help explain recent teacher shortages. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout August 16, 2022 Truthout