https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teacher-strikes Teacher Strikes en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:02:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-teachers-unions-are-confronting-the-second-trump-era/2025/06 Can teachers' unions thread the needle between countering widespread anti-union measures and broadening membership and public support? Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:02:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-teachers-unions-are-confronting-the-second-trump-era/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/do-teacher-strikes-increase-pay/2024/08 New research finds the majority of teacher strikes in the last decade did boost wages and benefits. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:28:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/do-teacher-strikes-increase-pay/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/an-unexpected-effect-of-teacher-strikes-on-how-much-schools-spend/2024/04 Districts where strikes took place saw average per-pupil funding grow. But that wasn't the only impact of educator strikes. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:09:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/an-unexpected-effect-of-teacher-strikes-on-how-much-schools-spend/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-strikes-explained-recent-strikes-where-theyre-illegal-and-more/2023/10 Here's what to know about educator labor actions and how they've evolved since the 20th century. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:07:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-strikes-explained-recent-strikes-where-theyre-illegal-and-more/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-takeaways-from-recent-educator-strikes/2023/03 Support workers are using collective action to push for better working conditions. That activism can take several forms. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:55:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-takeaways-from-recent-educator-strikes/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-l-a-teachers-and-parents-raise-money-for-striking-service-workers/2023/03 Many service workers cannot afford to miss work during the three-day strike. Teachers and parents are stepping in to help. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:20:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-l-a-teachers-and-parents-raise-money-for-striking-service-workers/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/los-angeles-educators-are-set-to-strike-will-teachers-elsewhere-follow-suit/2023/03 Unions in cities have become more aggressive—and low wages coupled with a demand for talent are giving them leverage. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:49:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/los-angeles-educators-are-set-to-strike-will-teachers-elsewhere-follow-suit/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/map-where-school-employees-can-and-cant-strike/2023/03 See which states do and don't allow public school employees to go on strike. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:15:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/map-where-school-employees-can-and-cant-strike/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-school-workers-are-going-on-strike-and-what-it-means-for-districts/2023/03 Strike activity increased nationwide last year, and educators were a big part of it. It's holding steady so far in 2023. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:46:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-school-workers-are-going-on-strike-and-what-it-means-for-districts/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-teachers-are-going-on-strike-this-fall-and-what-could-come-next/2022/09 A labor expert explains what's driving the recent teacher strikes. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:08:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-teachers-are-going-on-strike-this-fall-and-what-could-come-next/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-what-the-teacher-and-classified-staff-strike-in-sacramento-means-for-the-country/2022/03 If school district leaders changed their mindset about the concept of sharing power, students would be among the beneficiaries. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 23:06:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-what-the-teacher-and-classified-staff-strike-in-sacramento-means-for-the-country/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/when-teachers-strike-education-becomes-more-prevalent-in-political-campaigns-study-finds/2021/10 Teacher strikes have a profound and often unrecognized role in national politics, a new working paper suggests. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:01:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/when-teachers-strike-education-becomes-more-prevalent-in-political-campaigns-study-finds/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-walk-off-the-job-at-chicagos-urban-prep/2021/06 With just two weeks left to the school year, teachers went on strike over what they say is a lack of support for special education students. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 21:16:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-walk-off-the-job-at-chicagos-urban-prep/2021/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-york-city-teachers-union-threatens-strike-over-school-reopenings/2020/08 The possibility of a strike in New York City's schools grew more distinct this week. Unions are pressing their cases in other districts, too. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:52:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-york-city-teachers-union-threatens-strike-over-school-reopenings/2020/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/across-the-country-teachers-rally-for-safe-reopenings-and-police-free-schools/2020/08 A coalition of teachers' unions and progressive groups organized a "National Day of Resistance" to fight against school building reopenings. Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:27:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/across-the-country-teachers-rally-for-safe-reopenings-and-police-free-schools/2020/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/strikes-are-an-option-to-force-schools-to-reopen-safely-aft-president-says/2020/07 American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said the union would pursue lawsuits and "safety strikes" if necessary. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:42:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/strikes-are-an-option-to-force-schools-to-reopen-safely-aft-president-says/2020/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-are-scared-to-go-back-to-school-will-they-strike/2020/07 In the push to reopen schools, many teachers feel their voices aren't being heard. Will they take lessons from their recent protests and fight to protect their health? Tue, 21 Jul 2020 01:18:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-are-scared-to-go-back-to-school-will-they-strike/2020/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/florida-ed-department-threatens-to-fire-thousands-of-teachers-rallying-for-higher-pay/2020/01 Thousands of teachers, parents, and other supporters are expected to call for higher pay and more school funding—despite threats from the state that participating teachers could lose their jobs. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:40:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/florida-ed-department-threatens-to-fire-thousands-of-teachers-rallying-for-higher-pay/2020/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-teacher-strikes-could-factor-in-2020-elections/2019/11 The recent Chicago Teachers Union strike drew attention from Democratic presidential candidates in Illinois, a state won by Democrats in the last White House contest. For 2020, it's possible we could see a twist on that story: big-city teacher strikes in states with less predictable outcomes. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 20:28:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-teacher-strikes-could-factor-in-2020-elections/2019/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-teacher-strikes-that-could-hit-presidential-swing-states-in-2020/2019/11 The potential political cross-pollination between the 2020 White House race and labor unrest among educators in swing-state cities is intriguing, but shouldn't be overstated. Sun, 17 Nov 2019 14:47:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-teacher-strikes-that-could-hit-presidential-swing-states-in-2020/2019/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-little-rock-ark-teachers-to-strike-for-collective-bargaining-power/2019/11 Teachers in Little Rock, Ark., will be on the picket lines Thursday for only the second time in the school district's history. Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:07:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-little-rock-ark-teachers-to-strike-for-collective-bargaining-power/2019/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed-nov-13-2019/2019/11 A collection of short news stories from the last week. Wed, 13 Nov 2019 02:42:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed-nov-13-2019/2019/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/chicagos-teacher-strike-is-finally-over-after-11-days/2019/10 The Chicago Teachers Union has reached a deal with the district to make up five of the 11 missed instructional days and end the strike. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:39:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/chicagos-teacher-strike-is-finally-over-after-11-days/2019/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/chicago-teachers-have-a-deal-with-the-city-but-will-stay-on-strike-for-11th-day/2019/10 The Chicago Teachers Union delegates approved a tentative agreement, but will remain on strike until the mayor agrees they can make up the missed days. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:28:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/chicago-teachers-have-a-deal-with-the-city-but-will-stay-on-strike-for-11th-day/2019/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed-1/2019/10 Education Week catches you up on the week gone by with a thoughtful look at recent news in K-12 education. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:10:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed-1/2019/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/chicago-teachers-have-been-on-strike-for-a-week-heres-whats-at-stake/2019/10 Union leaders are holding civil disobedience training sessions as negotiations with the city stall. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 15:40:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/chicago-teachers-have-been-on-strike-for-a-week-heres-whats-at-stake/2019/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/chicago-strike-why-teachers-are-on-the-picket-lines-once-again/2019/10 Teachers in the nation's third-largest school system are fighting for salary increases, class-size caps, and a written commitment for more nurses, social workers, and librarians—as well as investments some say are outside the scope of collective bargaining. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 23:49:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/chicago-strike-why-teachers-are-on-the-picket-lines-once-again/2019/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/chicago-teachers-are-on-strike-3-things-to-know/2019/10 About 25,000 educators in Chicago are expected to go on strike Thursday. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:23:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/chicago-teachers-are-on-strike-3-things-to-know/2019/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/strike-date-set-for-chicago-teachers/2019/10 Unless they come to an agreement with the district, Chicago Teachers Union members plan to stop work Oct. 17. And the fight is about more than just pay. Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:26:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/strike-date-set-for-chicago-teachers/2019/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-in-chicago-vote-to-strike/2019/09 After months of stalled contract negotiations with Chicago schools, the majority of the city's teacher's union voted to walk off the job later this fall. Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:31:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-in-chicago-vote-to-strike/2019/09