Woburn teachers, school committee, reach deal to end week-long strike
After a week-long strike between Woburn teachers and the city’s school committee, classrooms should be reopened Monday morning after the two sides reached an agreement Sunday night.
The new deal should create more competitive wages and will slightly lower class sizes in the 4th and 5th Grades, according to the Woburn Teachers Association.
“The members of the WTA are grateful to be able to return to our classes and be with our students on Monday,” the WTA said in a statement.
Woburn Mayor Scott Galvin and the city School Committee cited the new deal as a “fair contract that also aligns with the best interests of the district and residents of Woburn.”
“Mayor Galvin and the School Committee recognize that these negotiations have been lengthy and time-consuming, and wish to thank the community for its patience and understanding,” the city officials said in their statement.
In their statement, the Woburn Teachers Association thanked the students and the parents that stood by their educators.
“The encouragement we heard from parents and other community members kept us strong and affirmed that we were doing the right thing. Their respect for us — and their willingness to entrust their children’s future with us — make us proud to teach in this city,” stated the union.
The deal was completed during a ratifying vote.
The strike first began on Monday, forcing schools to shutter their doors for five-straight days.
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