Contract talks stall; state asked to step in; Teachers union, School Committee at impasse.(LOCAL NEWS)

From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: April 11, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Priyanka Dayal

WESTBORO - After more than a year of negotiations, the teachers union and School Committee have officially reached an impasse. And, in a rare move, the School Committee is looking to state officials for help.

The Westboro Teachers Association rejected the School Committee's contract offer in October, in a 162-155 vote. Both sides have met at least 18 times since negotiations began in February 2007.

In a six-hour mediation session Tuesday, the two sides failed, once again, to reach an agreement.

In a four-page statement released yesterday, ...

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