Thousands of Oakland public school teachers walked off the job Thursday morning after contract talks between union representatives and the district failed to reach agreement on a new labor pact.
The district's statement said officials didn't know how long the strike would last, but that officials will"continue to bargain with OEA in an effort to reach an agreement."
"The end of the school year is always filled with milestone events for our students, so we want to ensure regular school resumes as soon as possible," the statement added.The district is proposing that every teacher get a raise in the range of at least 13% to as much as 22 percent. Raises will also be provided for the district's nurses, counselors and psychologists.
The teachers' union says the negotiations are focused on more than just money. They want smaller class sizes, counselors at every school and better classroom conditions with air filtration and climate control. Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.Please enter valid email address to continue
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