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The negotiation teams for both the administration and the Akron Education Association couldn’t come to an agreement after meeting for six hours Thursday, and will meet again Saturday morning.
The last time Akron teachers went on strike was 1989. It lasted nine days. 34 years later, Akron teachers prepare to strike on Monday if a deal is not reached by the weekend.
If a deal isn't reached this weekend, teachers will go on strike in the Akron Public Schools starting Monday, January 9.
The Akron Education Association will strike Jan. 9 if no agreement with Board of Education comes before then
Akron Public School teachers announced they would go on strike days after students are scheduled to return from winter break.