Albany teachers, students returning to school as strike ends with historic agreement
ALBANY, Ore. – A weeks-long teachers’ strike in Albany is officially over after union and school district negotiators worked out a new contract and return-to-work agreement in grueling negotiation sessions.
Albany teachers, district board approve contract, students back to class Tuesday
Striking Albany teachers and the school district board approved an agreement Monday night to end a weeks-long strike, according to the school district.Greater A
Albany students and teachers go back to class after strike ends
The teacher's union overwhelmingly approved the contract, which included capped class sizes and guaranteed bathroom breaks, after its longest strike.
Albany teachers strike ends as union, district finalize new contract
ALBANY, Ore. (KGW) – A tentative deal to end a historic weeks-long strike for Greater Albany Public Schools collapsed in the final hour early Monday morning — but by that evening, it was back on and quickly approved by both the teachers and the school board.
'DEAL OFF:' Historic Albany teachers' strike continues as return to work talks collapse
The Greater Albany Public Schools (GAPS) strike will continue after negotiations over return to work conditions fell apart early Monday morning. Despite nearly
Albany teachers celebrate wins for class size, prep time and compensation following 3-week strike
The union representing Greater Albany teachers ratified a new contract, which the school district approved late Monday night.
Albany teachers’ union, school district agree on contract; ratified by vote
ALBANY Ore. (KPTV) - The Greater Albany Public Schools and the teachers’ union reached an agreement on a new contract Monday evening. It was then ratified by a vote from the teachers, ending weeks of negotiations and the second-longest teacher strike in Oregon history.
Another deal in Albany; teachers hold ratifying votes
Another tentative deal was reached to end the teachers strike in Albany, hours after the first one fell apart. Now, both union officials and district leaders said a ratification vote is underway on the new deal.
Albany parents frustrated as teachers return to strike as tentative agreement falls through
After attempts to negotiate a return-to-work agreement failed, teachers in Albany are back on strike even after reaching a tentative labor agreement with the school district.
Tentative deal between Albany schools, teachers union collapses in final hour; historic strike continues
A tentative deal "imploded" around 3 a.m. on Monday after negotiations over return-to-work conditions broke down, the union said.
Albany teacher strike deal falls through overnight, teachers return to picket lines
Despite reaching a tentative deal Sunday night, the Greater Albany Education Association said striking continues Monday after the deal fell apart.
Albany teachers return to picket lines after deal with district called off
Despite reaching a tentative agreement Sunday, teachers in Albany will continue to strike Monday after the deal was called ...
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