Strikes by school staff prompt questions about transparency in union talks
As Evergreen Public Schools enters its latest labor dispute—led by classified staff such as paraeducators, bus drivers, and mechanics—the community is facing unexpected school delays despite tentative agreements being reached. Meanwhile, many families are scrambling to juggle work and child care amid a backdrop of protracted, often-opaque contract talks. With negotiations happening out of the public eye, the question becomes: should the process be more transparent? We want to know what you think in this week’s poll:
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