Pittsburgh schools hold public hearing as union negotiations continue

PITTSBURGH — Parents told Pittsburgh school leaders they're worried that a strike could be called any day now.

Many of them are concerned about how long the entire negotiation process has taken, mostly because they aren't sure if a strike will actually happen.

"It's making me uncomfortable and I just hope they are able to come to an agreement," said Lucille Partner-Holiday, a grandparent who is tired of waiting and wondering when, or if, Pittsburgh Public Schools and its teacher will agree. "I think it's keeping a lot of kids on pins and needles."

Teachers want more money, along with several other things.

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Negotiations on Friday lasted 14 hours. Both sides said they made progress and the union agreed to hold off on any plans of a strike, for now.

The Pittsburgh Board of Education held a public hearing Monday night.

Several different topics were addressed, including disappointment in the board's behavior.

The superintendent told Channel 11 he is optimistic that an agreement will be reached. The union said it doesn't have an update on today's negotiations.

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