Worcester educators rally at city hall, calling on district to negotiate contract and vaccinate staff
Updated Mar 04, 2021;
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The chant at Worcester City Hall was loud and consistent: “Negotiate. Vaccinate. Educate.”
Dozens of members of the Educational Association of Worcester rallied Thursday afternoon, saying they wanted to bring the negotiating table to city hall after working through the COVID-19 pandemic for months with expired contracts.
More than just wanting a fair contract, the educators were calling on officials for vaccinations. Though Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday that K-12 employees, early childcare workers and school staff will be eligible for vaccine appointments on March 11, there will be competition to get in line for a shot because of a limited vaccine supply. It means that many Worcester teachers and school staff will have to head back into classrooms for hybrid learning without inoculation.