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Teachers, union and public press Washington Unified board over pay, benefits as negotiations begin
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Teachers, union leaders and dozens of public commenters urged Washington Unified trustees to address healthcare and compensation shortfalls at a packed meeting, while the board approved sunshine bargaining proposals for CSEA to begin formal negotiations.
Dozens of teachers, union leaders and community members urged the Washington Unified School District board on Monday to make affordable benefits and higher pay a top priority as contract negotiations move forward. The board approved the CSEA sunshine bargaining proposal, clearing the way for formal talks.
The most emotional testimony came from Marlena Schroeder Spivey, a 17‑year River City High School science teacher, who said she pays about $18,181 a year for family Kaiser coverage and spends “17.48%” of her income on health care. “I’m not asking for free…
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