Strike vote approaching for Fresno teachers union. District to pay substitutes double

by: THADDEUS MILLER AND JULIANNA MORANO
2023-10-03
Source: The Fresno Bee
10/03/2023

The Fresno Teachers Union appears to be headed into a strike as a deadline has passed and Fresno Unified School District has begun promoting its $500-a-day pay for substitutes.

Union leaders have said the plan by the district to more than double the pay for substitutes is a sign district brass isn’t looking to compromise to make a deal with teachers.

Superintendent Bob Nelson said students remain the district’s top priority, so substitutes are needed to keep schools open during a potential strike.

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