The teachers union in Denver has voted to approve a strike that could begin as soon as Jan. 28. It would be the first time the city has seen a teacher strike in almost 25 years.
The Denver Classroom Teachers Association finished voting late Tuesday after more than a year of negotiations between the union and the district, which have failed to yield an agreement.
“Denver teachers overwhelmingly agreed to strike,” said Rob Gould, the union’s lead negotiator, at a press conference Tuesday. He unveiled that 93 percent of members had voted to go ahead with strike plans. “They’re striking for better pay. They’re striking for our profession. And they’re striking for Denver students.”
