Educators picket in front of Justice Page Middle School. Photo: Nick Halter/Axios
Minneapolis teachers picketed at six sites across the city yesterday as they prepare to strike on Tuesday if they don't reach a contract agreement with the district.
State of play: The Minneapolis Federation of Educators (MFE) said yesterday that negotiations were active and that "promising movement" had been made in recent days.
They're seeking teacher pay increases of 7% this school year and 6% next year, plus smaller class sizes and caseload relief in special education.
The other side: Minneapolis Public Schools said it's offered to accelerate teacher salary schedules and reduce class size and caseloads, "but the district cannot afford all of MFE's current proposals."
