Clark County School District teachers authorize strike

The teachers have spoken: They are prepared to strike.

In an email sent Sunday, the Clark County Education Association announced its members have authorized a strike, which could happen at the beginning of the next school year. The call of a strike will be dependent on whether the Nevada Legislature and the Clark County School District come up with the money to honor educator raises and classroom resources, or whether the 2019-2020 school year is poised to begin with a budget shortfall that freezes salaries and negatively affects class sizes, staff levels and students.

According to the email, the union members voted by a 78 percent margin to authorize a strike.

In a prepared statement, CCEA President Vikki Courtney said: “We are hopeful that the Governor and Democrats and Republicans will work to ensure our students and educators receive the adequate funding we need in our schools now. Educators are at the tipping point and will not start another school year with larger class sizes, fewer resources, and another salary freeze. If funds reach our schools and educators, there will be no strike. If not, then we will be forced to strike until those funds are secured.”

Read more: https://www.nevadacurrent.com/2019/05/12/ccsd-teachers-authorize-strike/