Teachers Could Strike If Forced To Go Back To The Classroom

Teachers are facing health concerns as they return to classrooms. The Detroit Federation of Teachers has voted to authorize a strike, allowing them to call a safety strike if no agreement is reached with the school district. They demand science-based safety protocols before reopening. In New York, teachers threaten sick outs due to safety concerns. New guidance from the Trump administration may exempt teachers from quarantining after COVID-19 exposure, labeling them as critical infrastructure workers. Critics argue this could increase the risk of asymptomatic spread.

What action did the Detroit Federation of Teachers vote to authorize?

What safety protocols does the Union want schools to implement before reopening?

What are the conditions under which teachers in New York might hold sick outs?

What does the new guidance from the Trump administration state regarding teachers exposed to COVID-19?

How do critics view the guidance that exempts educators from quarantining after exposure to COVID-19?