‘We aren't backing down': arbitration deadline looms for New Haven teachers union

‘We aren't backing down': arbitration deadline looms for New Haven teachers union

New Haven teachers in the heat of contract negotiations called on city leaders to agree to their demands before arbitration begins on Wednesday. Educators, students and fellow union members packed the atrium at city hall, rallying in support of New Haven teachers and their next contract. The current three-year deal gave teachers an annual 5% salary increase on average. This time, they’re asking the New Haven board of education for higher pay, sp…