Minneapolis teachers continue strike vote; authorization decision possible Monday
Minneapolis teachers continued strike-authorization voting into a second day Friday, and the Minneapolis Federation of Educators could authorize a strike as early as Monday night — which would trigger a required 10-day notice before any walkout. District and union leaders say they are aligned on values and hope to reach a deal quickly, with union negotiator Lizz Done offering to mediate "all night" to avoid a strike; the dispute centers on MPS’s asserted $75 million shortfall from expiring federal funds and declining enrollment while the union points to >30% administrator pay increases and extensive outside contracting, and both sides plan to meet again Thursday.
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📌 Key Facts
- Teachers entered their second day of strike-authorization voting; the Minneapolis Federation of Educators (MFE) could authorize a strike as early as Monday night and a 10-day notice would be required before any strike.
- Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) issued a statement saying MPS and MFE are "aligned on values" and both are committed to quickly reaching an agreement within available resources.
- Union lead negotiator Lizz Done said the goal is to settle and avoid a strike and expressed willingness to mediate "all night" if needed; both sides plan to meet again on Thursday.
- MPS cites a $75 million budget shortfall driven by expiring federal funds and declining enrollment.
- The union counters that the district can afford its demands, pointing to more than 30% increases in administrator pay and what it calls excessive outside contracting.
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Minneapolis teachers, district remain optimistic as strike vote continues
New information:
- Teachers entered their second day of strike-authorization voting on Friday; MFE could authorize a strike as early as Monday night, with a 10-day notice required before striking.
- MPS issued a statement saying MPS and MFE are "aligned on values" and committed to quickly reaching an agreement within available resources.
- Union lead negotiator Lizz Done said the goal is to settle and avoid a strike, expressing willingness to mediate "all night" if needed.
- MPS cites a $75 million budget shortfall due to expiring federal funds and declining enrollment; the union argues the district can afford demands, pointing to >30% increases in administrator pay and excessive outside contracting.
- Both sides plan to meet again on Thursday.