Oklahoma teachers union quit their walkout

After nine days, OEA ending participation in teacher walkout

OKLAHOMA CITY —
After nine days out of the classroom, the Oklahoma Education Association says it is ending its participation in the teacher walkout and turning its attention toward November elections.

"OEA leadership has been negotiating in good faith with the House and Senate, but Senate Republicans won't budge an inch on any more revenue for public education," the union said in a statement. "They say they don't believe Oklahoma students need more funding. They're wrong. Lawmakers are simply refusing to cross the finish line."

Thousands of Oklahoma teachers have rallied at the Capitol for higher pay and funding for education since Monday, April 2. Before that, Gov. Mary Fallin had approved teacher pay raises of about $6,100, but many educators said their classrooms need more money.

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