History of Educator Strikes by MTA Locals

Waltham

November 4 - 7, 1983

Local Association

Waltham Educators Association

Duration

1 Day

Main Issues:

Salaries
Sick leave

Strikes This Location

1983

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Waltham strike caps months of actions

James Papachristos standing in front of a crowd with a bullhorn.

James Papachristos, president of the Waltham Educators Association, addressed striking teachers at a Waltham City Hall demonstration on Nov. 4, 1983.

As in virtually all strikes, a one-day strike in Waltham in 1983 followed months of activities designed to focus attention on the members’ concerns. Salaries were a major issue. The Waltham Educators Association contended that the district’s starting salary of $10,747 put the district at a competitive disadvantage in a state where the average starting salary was $12,000 at that time.

Other issues discussed in 20 months of negotiations were early retirement, recall language, career exploration leave and sick leave for classroom aides.

During the one-day strike on Nov. 4, teachers picketed at all the schools, held a demonstration at city hall and marched in front of the mayor’s home.

The strike ended after a fact-finding session was scheduled for Nov. 16.

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