Minneapolis students return to class on Tuesday after teachers strike
After 15 missed school days during the teachers strike, Minneapolis students are set to return to class on Tuesday morning.
After 15 missed school days during the teachers strike, Minneapolis students are set to return to class on Tuesday morning.
Minneapolis teachers have a new contract. Will MPS need more state money to pay for it?
New, bigger contracts for Minneapolis Public Schools teachers and school aides will force budget adjustments, the superintendent says, though the district may have a friendly ear at the state Legislature amid a budget surplus.
New, bigger contracts for Minneapolis Public Schools teachers and school aides will force budget adjustments, the superintendent says, though the district may have a friendly ear at the state Legislature amid a budget surplus.
Minneapolis teachers strike ends: Teachers vote to ratify deal
The Minneapolis teachers' strike is officially over, with the teachers union voting 75 percent in favor of approving the deal with the school district. Students are now set to return to class on Tuesday, March, 29.
The Minneapolis teachers' strike is officially over, with the teachers union voting 75 percent in favor of approving the deal with the school district. Students are now set to return to class on Tuesday, March, 29.
Minneapolis teachers strike: Tentative deal will still need to be ratified
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Minneapolis Public Schools to end the strike, but will still need to be voted on and ratified by teacher members.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Minneapolis Public Schools to end the strike, but will still need to be voted on and ratified by teacher members.
Striking Minneapolis educators, school district reach tentative agreement
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Minneapolis Public Schools to end the strike.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Minneapolis Public Schools to end the strike.
Minneapolis teachers strike marches on as negotiations focus on salary, mental health services
On the 16th day of a teacher’s strike in Minneapolis, much of the divide between the district and its teachers appears to ride on the teachers’ demand of improved mental health support for their students.
On the 16th day of a teacher’s strike in Minneapolis, much of the divide between the district and its teachers appears to ride on the teachers’ demand of improved mental health support for their students.
Minneapolis teachers strike: District makes 'final offer' for support workers
Minneapolis students are entering week three of no school, as the district and its teachers continue to negotiate a contract.
Minneapolis students are entering week three of no school, as the district and its teachers continue to negotiate a contract.
Minneapolis teachers strike: District makes ?final offer? for support workers
The teacher's union got an offer today that is closer than anything else they?ve been presented when it comes to wages for Education Support Professionals (ESPs). ESP?s work alongside teachers to support students in the classroom. The district said this most recent proposal reached beyond its financial means, and as a result would require $10 million in budget cuts.
The teacher's union got an offer today that is closer than anything else they?ve been presented when it comes to wages for Education Support Professionals (ESPs). ESP?s work alongside teachers to support students in the classroom. The district said this most recent proposal reached beyond its financial means, and as a result would require $10 million in budget cuts.
Minneapolis teachers strike: District urges teachers to return to work
With higher wages, caps on class size, and mental health support being the huge sticking points, Minneapolis teachers hit the picket line for yet another day.
With higher wages, caps on class size, and mental health support being the huge sticking points, Minneapolis teachers hit the picket line for yet another day.
Minneapolis teachers strike: District urges teachers to return to work
With higher wages, caps on class size, and mental health support being the huge sticking points, Minneapolis teachers hit the picket line for yet another day.
With higher wages, caps on class size, and mental health support being the huge sticking points, Minneapolis teachers hit the picket line for yet another day.
Food service workers reach deal with Minneapolis Public Schools before strike
With the district facing another potential strike, Minneapolis Public Schools say it has reached a tentative agreement with its food service workers union on a three-year contract.
With the district facing another potential strike, Minneapolis Public Schools say it has reached a tentative agreement with its food service workers union on a three-year contract.
Minneapolis teachers strike: District leaders say 'progress being made'
It's the ninth day at the bargaining table for what striking educators say is a "fight for the soul of our city" for livable wages, smaller class sizes and mental health support.
It's the ninth day at the bargaining table for what striking educators say is a "fight for the soul of our city" for livable wages, smaller class sizes and mental health support.
MPS district food service workers file intent to strike, join teachers
MPS district officials will have another group sitting at the bargaining table after food servicers workers filed their own intent to strike Tuesday.
MPS district officials will have another group sitting at the bargaining table after food servicers workers filed their own intent to strike Tuesday.
MPS students show support for MFT teachers as strike continues
As teachers of the Minneapolis Public School (MPS) district continue their strike for smaller class sizes, additional resources and salary increases, a teacher’s strike has gone into its second week and students have begun to make their voices heard.
As teachers of the Minneapolis Public School (MPS) district continue their strike for smaller class sizes, additional resources and salary increases, a teacher’s strike has gone into its second week and students have begun to make their voices heard.
Minneapolis teachers strike: Board of Education says they need help from state
Minneapolis teachers union leaders say they want to settle the strike now but the power is in the hands of the district to close the divide in negotiations.
Minneapolis teachers union leaders say they want to settle the strike now but the power is in the hands of the district to close the divide in negotiations.
Minneapolis teachers strike: Union leaders give Day 6 mediation update
Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Educational Support Professionals presidents provided an update on negotiations with Minneapolis Public Schools on Sunday outside the Davis Center before entering mediation at noon.
Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Educational Support Professionals presidents provided an update on negotiations with Minneapolis Public Schools on Sunday outside the Davis Center before entering mediation at noon.
Minneapolis teachers strike: Sunday morning check-in with union leaders negotiating with district
"What we're fighting for is to save the Minneapolis Public Schools and have the strongest schools for our students:" Minneapolis Federation of Teachers president Greta Callahan and Education Support Professionals chapter president Shaun Laden respond to the district's mediation update over the weekend.
"What we're fighting for is to save the Minneapolis Public Schools and have the strongest schools for our students:" Minneapolis Federation of Teachers president Greta Callahan and Education Support Professionals chapter president Shaun Laden respond to the district's mediation update over the weekend.
Minneapolis teachers strike: Negotiations continue, impacts of no school
Union members are on strike for another day as mediation with Minneapolis Public Schools continues over the weekend. More than 4,500 educators are asking for living wages, smaller class sizes, more mental health support, among other issues.
Union members are on strike for another day as mediation with Minneapolis Public Schools continues over the weekend. More than 4,500 educators are asking for living wages, smaller class sizes, more mental health support, among other issues.
Minneapolis teachers strike: Union leaders give Day 5 update
Minneapolis Federation of Teachers President Greta Callahan and Education Support Professionals President Sean Laden give an Day 5 strike update before heading into mediation Saturday morning.
Minneapolis Federation of Teachers President Greta Callahan and Education Support Professionals President Sean Laden give an Day 5 strike update before heading into mediation Saturday morning.
Minneapolis educators union leaders give Day 4 strike update
Union leaders provided an update on negotiations with Minneapolis Public Schools at 10:15 a.m. Friday outside the Davis Center. If a deal is not reached Friday, negotiations will continue throughout the weekend.
Union leaders provided an update on negotiations with Minneapolis Public Schools at 10:15 a.m. Friday outside the Davis Center. If a deal is not reached Friday, negotiations will continue throughout the weekend.