Minneapolis Educators Set Strike-Authorization Vote After 15-Hour Mediation Yields No Deal

Overview

• The Minneapolis Federation of Educators said a 15-hour mediation session that began Tuesday ended without a tentative agreement.
• Union members will vote Thursday through Monday on whether to authorize a strike.
• A yes vote would allow union leaders to call a strike only after providing Minneapolis Public Schools at least 10 days' notice.
• Key sticking points include enforceable class-size limits, special-education staffing and pay for teachers, educational support professionals and adult educators.
• District officials say they have offered proposals aligned with union priorities but cite tight budgets and funding limits.