But Thursday afternoon, after more negotiations, the union announced it was not satisfied with part of the plan. Washington Teachers’ Union President Elizabeth Davis wrote in a statement Thursday that the union is still negotiating a few safety protocols. Initially, the Washington Teachers’ Union had sought hazard pay and a suspension of standardized testing and teacher evaluations. These were big asks that exceeded the reopening demands laid out by the American Federation of Teachers, the national union. And it’s possible that Ferebee and Davis will need to return to the negotiating table as reopening plans progress.

Source: Washington Post October 15, 2020 23:01 UTC