Puerto Rico Teachers on strike

The Puerto Rico Teachers' Union had been negotiating with the government to get higher salaries, which now start at $19,200. However, when they reached an impasse in their negotiations with the government, many teachers went on strike. The teachers also want a cap on class size and more control over the organization of the schools. On Thursday, February 21 most public schools in PR were closed and teachers and some university students protested outside. Some teachers were arrested. It is against the law to interfere with the public education system in PR. In this video a teacher explains what the union has been trying to achieve in their negotiations.

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