Press Advisory for 12.2.20: 500 Educators to Begin Strike in Cleveland Heights-University Heights
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — Educators in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District are beginning their strike tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. The members of the Cleveland Heights Teachers Union (CHTU) are striking in response to the district’s unilateral imposition of a new contract that slashes retirement and health benefits, costing many members $3,000-5,000 a year in losses. Union members are taking this step because lowering standards in the district will increase turnover and drive experienced, skilled educators out of our school district, impacting the quality of education for our students.