Negotiation case study in real time:
After starting this school year with no contract, Newton educators went on strike last Friday for contract with Cost of Living Adustments (well below inflation rates), mental health resources, living wages for aides, and humane family leave.
Mayor Fuller and the School committee has stonewalled, after several years of reducing funding of her schools, which are seen as a significant asset to Newton.
The NTA is acting in a civil, respectful manner just as students are taught and adults appreciate. 98% of members support the strike. Newton citizen support is overwhelmingly for the educators. See instagram: NEWTON TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
The NPS is criticizing the teachers, not negotiating, and relying on fines from an archaic law to pressure the union to give in, with no fines to the city (which gives the city no reason to bargain) to drag things out. See Instagram: Newton Public Schools
So, how does a “Getting to Yes” principle negotiation approach by the Newton Teachers Union work when the Mayor and School Committee just say no?
What do you think can be done?
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It’s always great to see the younger generation being shown the trades and making it interesting for them at the same time. Not enough people coming into skilled construction based roles these days.