By Camryn Sheasley The authorization for a strike has been a long time coming, as Wilson teachers have been working under a contract that had expired in June. However, not many students expected the authorization to affect them so drastically when the teacher's union, named the Wilson Education Association (WEA), implemented a tactic to push negotiations forward. Teachers will no longer come in early to school and stay after hours, but only work the minimum required of them. This resulted in multiple clubs and other after school activities being shut down. Not surprisingly many students are frustrated with this result, as they rely on these before and after hours to make up work and to retake tests or other vital assignments critical to their academic success. There are plenty of students who find themselves being treated as pawns, with no control of their school year as moves forward, but many of these students also understand why the teachers need to take these measures. Wilson's school board had refused to negotiate a new contract after the old one expired this past June, only opening their doors to communication in October. Even then, the contract was seen as regressive. Not only would the contract only last 2 years (compared to the common 4-5 many other schools implement), but also restrict make teachers from taking sick days to care for newborns. When students were asked asked about how they personally feel about the rising tensions and its effects, Adrian Abreu-Cespedes, a senior, replied, "I would say that this is a good thing, for the teachers to voice out [their opinions]. They help us so much and deserve a lot more than what they're already given considering all the time and effort they put into our education." Similarly, John Holland, also a senior said, "I understand why it's happening and respect the teachers for doing what they need to, I just don't want it to negatively affect our school year." It's important to understand that as time marches forward, the situation between the WEA and Wilson's school board is always changing. Keep an eye out for more upcoming articles about the situation and how the student body is reacting to it. Photos Courtesy Of: Camryn Sheasley; Wikimedia Commons
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