Newton Teachers' Strike Continues Despite $200,000 Fine

Schools remain closed for a sixth day as negotiations between the union and the School Committee stall, with the union's demands potentially leading to significant layoffs.

• Newton teachers' strike has forced schools to close for a sixth day, with the teachers union refusing to follow a contempt order issued by a judge.
• The union is facing a fine of $200,000 for breaking a state law that prohibits public employees from striking.
• Negotiations between the union and the Newton School Committee have been ongoing for over a year, with the union seeking living wages for all employees, guaranteed social workers in every elementary and middle school, and increased paid family leave for early career teachers.
• The School Committee has stated that agreeing to the union's proposals would require laying off 120 employees within two years.
• The strike is part of a larger trend in Massachusetts, with six teacher unions having gone on strike since May 2022.

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