West Greene Teachers Authorize Strike

Teachers in the West Greene School District in Greene County have voted to authorize a strike.  At a general membership meeting on May 5, 2021, an overwhelming majority of WGEA’s membership chose to authorize the WGEA Negotiations Committee to issue a strike notice if a new contract is not reached soon,  “A strike authorization provides the WGEA Negotiations Committee with the authority to call a strike, if necessary, under Pennsylvania’s public sector strike law, Act 88 of 1992. At this time, WGEA will continue negotiations with the Board in order to reach a fair and equitable contract settlement,” said Nicole Redlinger, WGEA spokesperson.  “By taking this action, the membership of the WGEA has clearly indicated to the Board that we will take any and all steps available to us under Pennsylvania law in order to reach a contract settlement that treats all members of our union fairly and equitably,” said Matthew Rychtarsky, WGEA president.  WGEA represents 69 teachers and professional education staff at the West Greene School District.