St. Paul’s teachers’ union has taken its first step toward going on strike as contract negotiations continue with the district. The Executive Board of the St. Paul Federation of Educators on Monday night unanimously approved the authorization of a strike vote. A vote by full union membership on whether to strike is scheduled for Feb. 15. “After months of negotiations and two mediation .
It’s the eighth bargaining cycle in a row where the district and union have brought in a third party to help with contract negotiations. Teachers nearly went on strike in 2022.