Bennington Teachers Strike

The Rutland (VT) Herald (10/20, McArdle) reports, "After a negotiating session lasting more than 14 hours failed to reach an agreement between the school boards and the teachers union, about 270 teachers at schools in Bennington, North Bennington, Pownal and Shaftsbury went on strike today." The piece details plans for future negotiations, adding, "Stephannie Peters, president of the Southwest Vermont Education Association said in a statement that teachers are 'beyond disappointed' in the school boards." The piece adds that "police said they had heard from teachers who said they planned to cross the picket line" and are providing security for all parties. "A press release from the Vermont chapter of the National Education Association claims it was the school boards that 'walked away from contract talks without a settlement.'"