Despite counting ballots all night and getting maybe an hour of shut-eye, two of the union leaders for Minneapolis school teachers had enough energy Tuesday morning to project hope that the strike authorization vote won’t lead to a walkout.
“I will say that our members showed up, they voted, our community had our back,” said Catina Taylor, who leads support professionals. “They understand we are fighting for smaller class sizes, safe staffing, and pay parity.”
Issues that the union leaders say has diminished the Minneapolis school district’s status as a “destination” instead of a starting off point before heading for a better job elsewhere…