Teachers union discourages walkouts after viral post calling for protests

Teachers Union Advises Against Walkouts Despite Viral Protest Call

School districts statewide are preparing for potential teacher protests by calling out sick this Friday to oppose school funding issues. However, several teachers' unions are urging members not to participate.

An anonymous social media post encourages teachers to take sick leave on Friday and the following Monday to protest the absence of a state budget, stagnant salaries, and rising health insurance costs. Some teachers view these conditions as an effective pay cut.

Union Concerns About the Protest

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators, among other union chapters, is advising against the action. Vice President Rae LeGrone expressed concerns over the anonymous nature of the call, poor planning, and unclear messaging.

“If we do something too quickly and the community doesn't know why, then we're going to lose community support, and that's really, you know, our schools are the backbone of our community and we're working together.”

Context on Past Protests and Potential Challenges

LeGrone emphasized that past teacher work stoppages in North Carolina involved thorough planning and coordination. Additionally, schools might refuse leave requests on the Monday before the Veterans Day holiday, potentially increasing resistance from districts.

Teachers considering participation on that day should be prepared for possible pushback.

Union leadership seeks thoughtful action to maintain community support while addressing funding and compensation concerns.

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WUNC WUNC — 2025-11-07

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