PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After negotiations with the Evergreen School District failed on Wednesday night, the local chapter of the union representing school support staff in Vancouver said they are holding a strike vote on Thursday.

The Evergreen Chapter of the Public School Employees of Washington SEIU Local 1948 make up paraeducators, bus drivers and other support staff.

The union said employees are struggling after six months without a contract. Members also rallied on Wednesday amid the ongoing mediation with the district. Should the union vote in the affirmative, the strike could happen as soon as Tuesday of next week, the first day of school.

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