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Update from the Summit Academy Parma Bargaining Committee
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Summit Academy Parma Teachers Begin Strike

Parma, OH — Teachers at Summit Academy Parma began their strike today at 7:30 a.m. at the school building on Stumph Road in Parma. The teachers are striking over an Unfair Labor Practice charge against Summit Academy Management for their failure to negotiate in good faith. Through nine months of negotiations, teachers have been seeking: improved health and safety conditions, manageable class sizes and caseloads, planning periods, and standards that will allow the school to retain quality teachers and provide consistency for students.
Summit Academy Parma Teachers to Begin Strike
Parma, OH — Teachers at Summit Academy Parma will begin their strike on Tuesday, February 19 at 7:30 a.m., and will continue their picket through 4:00 p.m. The teachers are striking over an Unfair Labor Practice charge against Summit Academy Management alleging a failure to negotiate in good faith. The recent filing is in addition to Unfair Labor Practice charges previously brought against the management company by the Union.
Summit Academy Parma Teachers Announce Strike Date at Board Meeting

Vote Authorizes Strike by Summit Academy Parma Educators

(Feb. 1, 2019) Educators at Summit Academy Parma voted overwhelmingly to go on strike after management refused to improve teaching and learning conditions.
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Ohio union members stand together, strong
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Cordray policies offer hardworking Ohioans a stronger future for their families

The Ohio Federation of Teachers is pleased that Ohio voters created opportunities for a stronger future by electing Democratic candidates for Governor Richard Cordray and Lt. Governor Betty Sutton in the 2018 May primary.