| By Ken Epstein Oakland teachers have voted overwhelmingly to conduct an Unfair Labor Practices strike against the Oakland Unified School District. A walkout could come as soon as Monday, May 1. In an online announcement, the Oakland Education Association (OEA) said 87% of members participated in the strike vote last week, with 88% of them By Ken Epstein Oakland teachers have voted overwhelmingly to conduct an Unfair Labor Practices strike against the Oakland Unified School District. A walkout could come as soon as Monday, May 1. In an online announcement, the Oakland Education Association (OEA) said 87% of members participated in the strike vote last week, with 88% of them
At a Wednesday rally, Oakland teachers were fired up because they now have a clearer pathway to settle or strike. With 88% of teachers voting to strike, the Oakland Education Association union, says it is still hoping for a settlement.
The union representing Oakland public school teachers has voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike amid an impasse in negotiations with the Oakland Unified School District over a new contract.