Arleen Starr
Arleen Starr
care cost dramatic expensive health increase understand
That was a concession. But we understand that health care is expensive and there has been a dramatic increase in the cost of health care.
bargaining collective
If they ratify, we have a new collective bargaining agreement.
time uncertain work
There's a lot of work to do. It's a very uncertain time right now.
agreement ahead efforts forward moving pleased reached reaching school
The Association is pleased that an agreement could be reached so that school would continue. The Association appreciates the district's efforts in reaching this agreement with us. We look forward to moving ahead cooperatively and successfully.
decide good
If they decide it's not good enough, then there will be a strike.
certainly good passed vote
It certainly passed overwhelmingly, and the vote is a good one.
both hard sides worked
Both sides worked very hard to work out this agreement.