Teachers in Oakland gearing up for possible strike

“Teachers are fed up with the poor working conditions and salaries, and with the learning conditions that our students are having to endure,” said Keith Brown, president of the Oakland Education Association teachers’ union. “We are fighting to end Oakland’s teacher turnover crisis and to bring stability for our students. We demand a living wage, lower class sizes and increased student support.”

The executive board of the union voted unanimously Dec. 19 to give Brown the power to call a strike authorization vote, which is the first step in moving toward a strike, according to the union’s bylaws.