People were very angry at the disrespect they feel the board continues to lay upon them.
Our basic point is, they can afford it.
We talked about our options . . . It was clear that teachers and staff in this district felt we have no other choice but to go on strike if we can't reach a fair settlement. We have never been on strike. This was not an easy decision but one we felt we had to make.
They (the bargaining team) felt a lot of pressure. Pressure to try to reach an agreement, pressure to avoid any serious consequences. Ultimately, they decided to let the membership decide.
