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The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA

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Bargaining team member Rich Francis shows his frustration with the mayor and the superintendent during tonight's press conference.

Day 14 of educator strike: still no deal

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 21, 2024

Gloucester educators are still without a contract on day 14 of their strike, as the School Committee and Union of Gloucester Educators have yet to agree on a wage proposal. Paraprofessional wages continue...

Students walk past Newell Stadium as they march from Gloucester High School to the boulevard.

Students show solidarity with educators during rally

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 19, 2024

On Monday, Gloucester students, parents and supporters attended a student led rally to show support for their teachers and paraprofessionals.  Educators have been on strike for twelve days, with...

Bargaining team member Rich Francis speaks during tonight's press conference.

Tensions escalate as contract negotiations drag on

Santana Faria, News Editor November 14, 2024

Tensions rose between the School Committee and the Union of Gloucester Educators, sparking a demonstration outside of West Parish Elementary Thursday night.  Teachers and paraprofessionals expressed...

Gloucester Educators and supporters chant on the steps of City Hall.

Gloucester schools closed for 3rd day amid teacher strike

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 13, 2024

Gloucester students have been out of school for three days due to the little progress made during mediation between the Union of Gloucester Educators and the School Committee.  Key issues such as wages,...

GHS Teacher Rich Francis informs the crowd that school officials are withholding pay for striking educators.

School officials withhold teacher pay

LEXI THOMAS, Editor In-Chief November 12, 2024

In a surprising move, Gloucester schools officials withheld pay from all striking educators amid stalled contract talks, educators found out today. "Gloucester School Committee and the City of Gloucester...

A large crowd of educators and community members from around Massachusetts gather at the Stage Fort Park.

Educators from three striking districts rallied at Stage Fort Park

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 12, 2024

Hundreds of educators, parents, and supporters rallied at Stage Fort Park on Monday to support striking teachers from Gloucester, Beverly and Marblehead. The rally began at 2, with parents, educators,...

GTA President Rachel Rex takes questions at the November 9th press conference at West Parish Elementary.

Negotiations stalled: officials reject counterproposals

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 10, 2024

Negotiations between the Union of Gloucester Educators and the School Committee ended in a stalemate Saturday night. “For 3 days we have been ready to get this contract settled, tonight we are still...

Gloucester educators chant on the steps of City Hall this afternoon.

Gloucester Educators hit the picket lines

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 8, 2024

Gloucester educators picketed in front of all district schools this morning, and held a rally this afternoon at City Hall, as a result of their decision last night to go on strike. Students and community...

Gloucester educators march towards City Hall to announce the strike.

GLOUCESTER EDUCATORS VOTE TO STRIKE

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 7, 2024

The Union of Gloucester Educators voted to strike on Thursday afternoon, after months of stalled contract negotiations with the School Committee.  The vote took place after school, with 98% of the...

Student Keith Kershaw addresses the crowd via megaphone.

GHS students walk out to support teachers

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 7, 2024

GHS students walked out of class today to demonstrate support for their educators amidst the Gloucester Teachers Association’s ongoing contract negotiations with the School Committee.  Attendance...

Gloucester Teachers Association President Rachel Rex explains her position at the bargaining table.

Still no contract for Gloucester educators

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor October 30, 2024

Educators, parents, and community members packed the GHS library on Tuesday night for contract negotiations between Gloucester Educators and the Gloucester School Committee.  The two sides continued...

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