A class action lawsuit was filed by two families against the Beverly teachers' union due to a 12-day strike that caused financial losses and emotional distress. Parents claim the strike disrupted their children's education, affecting important events like AP tests and varsity sports. Affected students expressed boredom and confusion upon seeing teachers picketing, questioning the teachers' happiness during the absence from the classroom. The lawsuit names several educators' unions, alleging coordinated premeditated actions against court orders. State law prohibits public employees from striking, though support exists for changing this regarding teachers.
The lawsuit filed in Essex Superior Court noted that each day of the strike brought more acrimony, uncertainty, and stress for families, especially affecting students' schedules.
One student's experience during the strike revealed emotional distress, as she became bored and restless while teachers were picketing, unable to understand their absence.
Public employees, including teachers, are prohibited from striking under state law, yet there is ongoing support for legalizing teacher strikes among education unions in Massachusetts.
The lawsuit alleges that the Beverly Teachers Association planned the strike in advance and encouraged non-compliance with court orders, indicating a premeditated action.
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