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The potential for teacher strikes across Washington continues to grow as educators and school districts go head-to-head over funding, pay, and other benefits.

Over 100 school districts in Washington are negotiating with teachers over salaries. Some districts have agreed to give educators double-digit raises. Other teachers seek improved pay and are willing to walk out if needed.

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• Teachers in Monroe voted to strike if educators are unable to reach an agreement. Their contract expires Friday night. Classes in Monroe are scheduled to start on Sept. 5.
• Arlington teachers won’t be in class on the first day of school if they don’t get a raise. Friday is the last chance to make a deal on a collective bargaining agreement with the school district. Teachers will strike starting Tuesday if no deal is made. The first day of school is Wednesday, Sept. 5.
• The first day of school in Tukwila has been canceled as teachers voted to authorize a strike. The first day of school is Wednesday, Sept. 5 which is the same day union and district officials are expected to meet next.
• Teachers in Puyallup voted to authorize a strike and have until next Tuesday to come to an agreement. Puyallup schools start next Wednesday.
• Tacoma teachers will vote whether to strike or not on Tuesday, Sept. 4 two days before school begins. The district has offered teachers a 3.1 percent pay raise. Teachers want more.
• Bethel School District teachers authorized a strike Thursday night. That strike will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 4 if no agreement is made.
• Monroe teachers authorized a strike on Aug. 31. They will strike if a tentative agreement is not reached. Classes begin on Sept. 5.

Kent teachers held days of rallies before reaching an agreement with their district.

that teacher strikes in Washington are illegal, but effective.