Posts tagged Woburn Teachers Association
Woburn teachers turn to community support for hefty strike fines
February 10, 2023 // The fundraiser, set for a objective of $55,000, reached simply over $46,000 with 746 donors Wednesday afternoon, reducing a superb portion out of the union’s debt. The union additionally listed a bake sale Feb. 5 aimed toward elevating $250,000 — although might have fallen a little bit quick. Because strikes are unlawful for public sector workers below Massachusetts legislation, the union added up $85,000 in fines to the state. Additionally, the union agreed to pay $225,000 to the town in damages over 4 years, plus $20,000 to native charities. The state academics union has mentioned it would help the native union with prices.
Woburn teachers strike for the fourth day in a row despite facing thousands of dollars in fines
February 2, 2023 // A superior court judge ruled that the Woburn Teachers Association will have to pay daily fines beginning at $40,000. The fine amount will increase by $5,000 per-day for each day that teachers remain on strike. Woburn Teachers Association President Barbara Locke said on Wednesday that she is “not worried” about paying the fines. “We’re worried about the children,” she said. Mayor Scott Galvin said the strike has cost the city of Woburn about $120,000 so far.
Judge orders Woburn teachers’ union to end strike, return to class
February 1, 2023 // A Massachusetts Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction against the Woburn Teachers Association (WTA), ordering it to stop its strike and for teachers to return to class, but the WTA says it will continue to fight, despite the order. On Monday night, Superior Court Judge Maureen Mulligan issued a preliminary injunction against the WTA following a hearing in which members of the Woburn School Committee and WTA appeared.