Rockford public schools offer 4% annual salary raise in contract negotiations
Rockford Public Schools District 205 said progress was made during contract negotiations with teachers this week, following a lengthy bargaining session that came just hours after educators warned the school board of a possible strike.
The Rockford Education Association claimed to launch a community hotline on Monday to allow parents and residents to voice concerns regarding ongoing contract negotiations and a potential strike, but that "hotline" directed callers to Rockford Public Schools.
Leaders of the Rockford Teachers Union and Rockford Public Schools began a bargaining session at 3 p.m. today, aiming to reach an agreement on teachers' contracts.
The Rockford teacher's union is fighting for its members. Teachers in Rockford Public Schools have been working without a contract since June and have been negotiating for the last nine months.