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September 7, 2022

Seattle Teachers Vote to Strike, Forcing Cancellation of First Day of School
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In labor news, teachers in Seattle have voted to authorize a strike
beginning today, forcing the city to cancel the first day of school. The
Seattle Education Association says 95% of teachers supported the strike
in a recent vote. Key demands by teachers include better support for
special education and multilingual programs and smaller class sizes.


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