Assu latest news on strike 2017

The 2017 teachers' strike in the United States was a series of strikes and protests by teachers and education workers in several states, primarily in the West Coast and Midwest. Here are some of the latest news and updates on the strike:

West Virginia Teachers' Strike (February-March 2018)

• The strike, which began on February 22, 2018, lasted for nine days and ended on March 6, 2018.
• The strike was called by the West Virginia Education Association (WVEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) over issues such as pay raises, healthcare, and pension reform.
• The strike resulted in a 5% pay raise for teachers and a 3% raise for school service personnel.

Oklahoma Teachers' Strike (April 2018)

• The strike, which began on April 2, 2018, lasted for nine days and ended on April 11, 2018.
• The strike was called by the Oklahoma Education Association (OEA) over issues such as pay raises, funding for schools, and healthcare.
• The strike resulted in a 6% pay raise for teachers and a 5% raise for school employees.

Arizona Teachers' Strike (April-May 2018)

• The strike, which began on April 26, 2018, lasted for six days and ended on May 2, 2018.
• The strike was called by the Arizona Education Association (AEA) over issues such as pay raises, funding for schools, and healthcare.
• The strike resulted in a 10% pay raise for teachers and a 5% raise for school employees.

Kentucky Teachers' Strike (September 2018)

• The strike, which began on September 24, 2018, lasted for one day and ended on September 25, 2018.
• The strike was called by the Kentucky Education Association (KEA) over issues such as pension reform and funding for schools.
• The strike resulted in a compromise on pension reform and a commitment to increase funding for schools.

Other Strikes and Protests

• In addition to these strikes, there were several other protests and walkouts by teachers and education workers in 2017 and 2018, including in states such as Colorado, Illinois, and Washington.
• These protests were often sparked by issues such as funding for schools, pay raises, and healthcare, and were often accompanied by rallies, marches, and other forms of civil disobedience.

Overall, the 2017-2018 teachers' strikes and protests were a significant development in the ongoing debate over education policy and funding in the United States. They highlighted the concerns and frustrations of teachers and education workers, and led to significant changes in education policy and funding in several states.