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It’s official: Oakland teachers walk out for more pay, additional support staff

Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY Comments Off on It’s official: Oakland teachers walk out for more pay, additional support staff

Teachers here walked off the job Thursday, claiming they are among the lowest-paid educators in the Bay area and demanding a 12 percent retroactive pay hike.

Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY
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