AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Education Association (AEA) issued a 10-day strike notice, which means the district’s public school teachers will be on picket lines instead of inside classrooms, beginning Monday, Jan. 9, if an agreement isn’t reached.
The Akron Board of Education released the following statement after learning the union’s intent to strike:
“Akron Public Schools respects and values its teachers and the work they do for children every day. We know that if we keep negotiating, we can reach an agreement in the best interests of Akron educators, students, parents, and our community. APS is prepared to stay at the table day in and day out to resolve this situation and keep children learning. We hope the Akron Education Association shares this commitment with us.”
In an interview with Spectrum News, Patricia Shipe, president of the teacher’s union (AEA), discussed the primary issues of concern for members.
