Switzerland of Ohio Education Association OKs issuing 10-day strike notice for teachers
Trending
WOODSFIELD – After working more than three months without a contract, the Switzerland of Ohio Education Association this week has authorized the issuing of a 10-day strike notice for teachers.
Education association members will rally at the Woodsfield Courthouse at 4:45 p.m. Thursday before marching to the district offices at 5:15 p.m. to demand the board settle a contract that will allow Switzerland of Ohio’s teachers to continue providing the education their students deserve.
“No one wants to be in our classrooms with our students more than Switzerland of Ohio teachers — especially after all of the disruptions our students have already weathered this fall — so it is critical that the school board reaches a fair compromise that supports all of our students’ success,” said Karissa Woodell, SOEA spokesperson. “Although all options must remain on the table, including a possible strike, we remain optimistic the School Board will bargain in good faith to come to a fair agreement, as we have through this entire process.”
Sunday evening, SOEA members voted nearly unanimously in favor of authorizing its bargaining team to issue a 10-day strike notice, if necessary. The next mediated bargaining session is scheduled for Dec. 15.