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Seattle Teachers Edge Toward Strike | Seattle News
Seattle teachers are poised to strike as their union overwhelmingly votes to authorize a walkout, threatening to disrupt the new school year starting September 2. With contracts expiring August 31, educators demand wage hikes that outpace inflation and smaller class sizes — but the district says it can’t afford it, citing an $87 million shortfall and depleted reserves. While teachers earn among the highest salaries nationally, paraprofessionals in the union earn far less, fueling the tension. Union leaders say they’re not seeking disruption — but warn they’ll strike if the district doesn’t…
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