Three different teachers unions in Massachusetts took strike actions starting last week, and union members rallied at the Massachusetts State House to demand for state mediation in contract negotiations. The Beverly Teachers Association, the Marblehead Education Association, and the Union of Gloucester Educators represent educators in three school districts in Massachusetts’ North Shore region. Teachers are asking the governor to advocate for greater public school funding and to fix issues in the negotiation process with the school districts. The unions are seeking more paid parental leave, greater respect in the workplace, and increased wages for paraprofessionals. Under Massachusetts state law, it is illegal for teachers to take strike action, and the unions have incurred significant fines, but have stated that they will continue to strike until an agreement is reached.
See "Three Massachusetts teachers' unions continue to strike and rally at State House, seeking intervention from the governor", Aixa Sepúlveda, NBC Boston, November 19, 2024