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School workers rally over pay

Kennewick School District paraeducators, cashiers, classified employees and family members rally early Thursday near the district offices. The 600-plus workers, represented by Public School Employees of Washington SEIU Local 1948, and the district have been negotiating over pay for months and they plan to vote Jan. 17 on whether to strike.
Kennewick School District paraeducators, cashiers, classified employees and family members rally early Thursday near the district offices. The 600-plus workers, represented by Public School Employees of Washington SEIU Local 1948, and the district have been negotiating over pay for months and they plan to vote Jan. 17 on whether to strike. Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald

Kennewick School District paraeducators, cashiers, classified employees and family members rally early Thursday on West Fourth Avenue near the district administrative offices in Kennewick.

The 600-plus workers, represented by Public School Employees of Washington SEIU Local 1948, and the district have been negotiating over pay for months.

Union members plan to vote Jan. 17 on whether to strike if an agreement can’t be reached.

This story was originally published January 10, 2019 at 9:42 AM.

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