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Teacher, School Committee Chair Reflect on Returning to School After Strike

Genevieve Morrison • February 18, 2024
Two weeks after teachers’ strike, a Newton teacher and a Newton School Committee chair spoke on the future of schools in the city.
The strike lasted 14 days, making it the longest Massachusetts strike in the last 30 years. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Teachers Association Reaches Contract, Ends Strike

Genevieve Morrison • February 3, 2024
After a strike that closed all Newton Public Schools for 11 days, the Newton Teachers Association reached a contract with the Newton School Committee and announced schools will reopen Monday.
The teachers’ union has been on strike for 11 days. (Nicole Vagra / Heights Archives)

Newton Teachers’ Contract Negotiations Stall After All-Night Bargaining

Genevieve Morrison • February 2, 2024
The Newton School Committee and the Newton Teachers Association ended a night of negotiations Friday morning without a deal, according to an NTA report.
Both the driver and the pedestrian identified themselves as teachers to officers. (Steve Mooney / Heights Archives)

Striking Teacher Taken to Hospital After Being Hit by Car

Ella Song • February 1, 2024
A striking teacher was hit by a car while crossing the street by the Newton Education Center on Thursday morning.
Newton Public Schools have been closed for eight days. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Auchincloss, Boston Globe, Call for Reopening of Newton Schools

Ella Song • January 30, 2024
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss and The Boston Globe called for an end to the NTA strike and the reopening of Newton schools. 
The motion calls for sanctions that would force the union to end the strike. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Parent Files Suit Against NTA

Genevieve Morrison • January 30, 2024
A parent filed a motion alleging the NTA strike, which has lasted eight school days, interferes with her children’s right to an education.
The union first went on strike last week on Friday, Jan. 19. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

NTA Strike Fines Reduced to $50,000 a Day

Genevieve Morrison • January 27, 2024
A judge reduced fines against the Newton Teachers Association for its strike to $50,000 per school day until the union reaches a contract.
Despite the cold, teachers and community members rallied in front of City Hall Saturday afternoon. (Will Martino / Heights Editor)

Judge Orders Newton Teachers to End Strike

Genevieve Morrison • January 21, 2024
A judge granted an injunction against the Newton Teachers Association to end its strike or risk legal consequences on Friday
The strike follows more than a year of contract negotiations between the NSC and the NTA. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Teachers Association to Strike Beginning Friday

Ella Song • January 18, 2024
The NTA voted Thursday night to strike beginning Friday, Jan. 19, according to a Newton School Committee email sent to families.
Rumors of a strike intensified after Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s email warning to community members. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Parents Demonstrate at City Hall Amid NTA Strike Rumors

Genevieve Morrison • January 18, 2024
Newton Public Schools parents gathered in front of Newton City Hall to advocate for fair teacher contracts amid rumors of a teacher strike.
The Pandemic is Helping Workers Recognize Their Power

The Pandemic is Helping Workers Recognize Their Power

Sophie Carter • November 7, 2021

Across the United States, workers have been exercising their power and calling for strikes over wages and working conditions. So far in 2021, 176 strikes have been called, and October in particular has...

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