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September 9, 2015

Seattle Teachers Launch First Strike in 30 Years 
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In Seattle, the teachers' union has launched a strike for the first day
of school today, after negotiations broke down Tuesday night. The
teachers are demanding fewer standardized tests for students, more time
to prepare for classes, and better pay. The strike comes after
Washington's Supreme Court ruled last week that the state's new charter
school system is unconstitutional. This is the first teachers' strike in
Seattle in 30 years.

 

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