Park County teachers have voted to strike for better pay.
The teachers say they are working second jobs and living paycheck-to-paycheck.
The District has 500 students and says they are “not sitting on vast cash overages.” It says teachers did get a 6.5 percent salary increase this school year.
Teachers say that is misleading because it didn’t apply to all teachers and that the 6.5 percent raise only amounted to $2,000.
Ninety percent of the teachers voted last night in favor of a strike and are giving the district till tomorrow to negotiate a new salary. If that doesn’t happen they are prepared to hit the picket line.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
Latest posts by Dan R (see all)
- The Savings Continue with the Super Radio Auction - April 24, 2024
- Dolores Mae (Pfister) Rudy - April 24, 2024
- Wednesday, April 24th Weather - April 24, 2024
Be the first to comment on "Park County Teachers Vote to Strike"