Marysville teachers vote to strike

[CarlBallard]

Teachers in Marysville voted overwhelmingly Monday night to strike against the school district, shutting down schools for the opening day Tuesday.

Pickets were expected Tuesday morning after the 581-to-9 vote at a meeting held at Marysville-Pilchuck High School, Rich Wood, spokesman for the Washington Education Association, said Monday night.

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Contract talks with a state mediator broke down Saturday. Union representatives cited wages, benefits and working conditions as key issues for the 690-member Marysville Education Association

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