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February 21, 2019

Oakland Teachers Go on Strike
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Meanwhile, in Oakland, California, teachers are set to launch their
strike today, as they demand fair wages, smaller class sizes and more
resources for their students. Teachers are drawing attention to the
soaring cost of living in the Bay Area, while public school salaries
have remained stagnant and schools suffer from budget cuts.


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