Teachers Could Strike If Forced To Go Back To The Classroom

Teachers Could Strike If Forced To Go Back To The Classroom

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Teachers are facing health concerns as they return to classrooms. The Detroit Federation of Teachers has voted to authorize a strike, allowing them to call a safety strike if no agreement is reached with the school district. They demand science-based safety protocols before reopening. In New York, teachers threaten sick outs due to safety concerns. New guidance from the Trump administration may exempt teachers from quarantining after COVID-19 exposure, labeling them as critical infrastructure workers. Critics argue this could increase the risk of asymptomatic spread.

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What action did the Detroit Federation of Teachers vote to authorize?

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What safety protocols does the Union want schools to implement before reopening?

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What are the conditions under which teachers in New York might hold sick outs?

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What does the new guidance from the Trump administration state regarding teachers exposed to COVID-19?

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How do critics view the guidance that exempts educators from quarantining after exposure to COVID-19?

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