Modesto teachers are preparing for a vote on a possible strike after another failed round of mediation with Modesto City Schools, according to the Modesto Teachers Association, the union representing the teachers.
The strike would be the first time Modesto teachers have gone in strike in nearly five decades. The union said that three mediation sessions have occurred, but none have led to a deal being reached.
Negotiations have been ongoing for over a year, the union said, with battles over increased salaries and healthcare benefits taking precedence…