Striking Washington state educators end walkout after a tough battle

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Striking Washington state educators end walkout after a tough battle

PORT ANGELES, Wash. – Port Angeles paraprofessionals (paras) voted 96% to ratify a new contract ending their weeklong strike. They reported to work at city schools on Monday. Rebecca Winter, president of the Port Angeles Paraeducators Association (PAPEA) said the 130 paras are “thrilled” to end their walkout after an all-day bargaining session with the Port Angeles School District (PASD) Sunday. She said the paras love the children they serve. D…