Teachers in Minneapolis are expected to vote this week on whether they will strike after bargaining and mediation sessions have gone on without an agreement.

The Minneapolis Federation of Educators announced Wednesday morning that "the strike vote is on", adding that while a long day of bargaining was held Tuesday, a fair agreement couldn't be reached.

In a post made to social media, the union said this path wasn't chosen lightly, and that it is "standing up for what Minneapolis students deserve," including smaller class sizes, manageable caseloads and fair pay. A video that accompanied the union's announcement featured Brenda Johnson, a transition specialist at Stadium View School. Johnson said educators deserve a competitive salary and that Education Support Professionals shouldn't hav

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