MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Moses Lake teachers will strike Monday if contract negotiations fail during Sunday's final mediation session, according to the Moses Lake Education Association.

The Moses Lake Education Association voted to authorize the strike after months of unsuccessful bargaining with Superintendent Carol Lewis, the union announced. The union represents 439 district educators.

Union President Heather Whittall said teachers have compromised since June negotiations began, but district leadership has not.

"We have bargained in good faith since June, and have made significant concessions to settle this bargain," Whittall said in a statement. "But district Superintendent Lewis continues to place the financial burden for her personal agenda directly on the backs of teachers."

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