Minneapolis teachers union pushes support-staff raises; district questions how much it can afford

Minneapolis teachers union pushes support-staff raises; district questions how much it can afford

Wages for support staffers have proven a key issue in the negotiations between the Minneapolis teachers union and the school district. The city's educators began their strike Tuesday after union and school officials were unable to reach an agreement on that matter as well as class-size caps, increased mental health support for students and "competitive" salaries for teachers.