Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Members Vote in Favor of Strike Authorization

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers members vote in favor of strike authorization

Members of the Philadelphia School District's largest union have voted to give the executive board the power to call a strike.

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers authorizes strike – Metro Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has authorized a strike, raising the possibility that educators in the city’s public schools could walk out of classrooms at the beginning of the upcoming academic year. Members who showed up to a special meeting Tuesday voted 94% in favor of the authorization, which permits PFT leaders to call for a strike once the union’s current contract expires Aug. 31, representatives said. A collective bargaining agr…

Philadelphia teachers union votes to authorize strike amid contract negotiations

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted to authorize a strike Tuesday night. The move gives the union the option to strike if a new collective bargaining agreement is not in place when the current deal expires on Aug. 31. Students return to class on Aug. 25.

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers 'overwhelmingly' votes to authorize strike

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Union voted to authorize a strike, that is, if a deal isn't reached with the School District of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers votes to authorize strike