Beverly Teachers Strike: 'Deeply Disappointed' Schools Closed Monday

The Beverly Teachers Association said it will not participate in state-mandated "fact-finding" after the side could not reach a deal.

North Shore Teacher Strikes: Gloucester Union First Of 3 To Reach Deal

Beverly School Committee Chair Rachael Abell: "The School Committee is seriously considering all options" to end the two-week walkout.

Beverly Teachers Strike: Dueling Offer Claims Fail To Produce Deal

Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill: "Now is the chance. Today is the day to make this happen."

North Shore Teacher Strikes: 'Critical Day' As School Days Lost Mount

Beverly, Marblehead and Gloucester classrooms close in on two weeks shuttered amid escalating fines, lost vacation days and rising acrimony.

Beverly Teachers Strike: MA Labor Board Sides Against Striking Union

Mayor Michael Cahill said a state labor relations board ruled the School Committee no longer had to bargain while the BTA is on strike.

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'They Want To Break Our Union'

BTA co-President Julia Brotherton said that if an agreement was not reached Wednesday, schools could be closed through Thanksgiving weekend.

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'Really Hopeful' Despite 8th No School Day

Beverly Teachers Association co-President Andrea Sherman said she was encouraged a deal may be getting closer after Tuesday's bargaining.

Beverly Teachers Strike: Graduation Delay, School On Vacation, Weekend

As the teachers' strike cost a seventh day on Tuesday, the School Committee mulls schedule adjustments for make-up days.

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'Breakthrough' Sought As Schools Stay Closed

School Committee Chair Rachael Abell said Monday night the district has made a "significant offer" to raise paraprofessional pay.

Beverly Teachers Strike: Students March, Mayor 'Frustrated'

A march in support of strike teachers was rerouted on Monday because of brush fire smoke.

Beverly Teachers Strike: School Closed For 6th Day On Monday

The Beverly Teachers Association said a 1,000-student march is scheduled for Monday.

Beverly Teachers Strike: Mayor Cahill Named To Bargaining Committee

School Committee Chair Rachael Abell said Mayor Michael Cahill's addition is intended "to show the leadership of this city is united."

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'Fills Me With Anger' Schools Closed Friday

Beverly Schools are set to be closed for a fifth day on Friday as the union faces escalating fines for contempt in an "illegal strike."

Beverly Teachers Strike: Union Files Lawsuit Over 'Bad Faith' Tactics

The Beverly Teachers Association on Wednesday accused the School Committee of relying on court fines to break the union and end the strike.

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'We Know Our Community Is Hurting'

Beverly Public Schools were set to close for a third day on Wednesday as any optimism around teacher contract progress was dashed.

Beverly Teachers Strike: Progress On New Deal Stalls At '11th Hour'

The Beverly Teachers Association had expressed optimism about potentially reaching a tentative deal on a contract late Monday night.

Beverly Teachers Strike: School Canceled Despite 'Significant' Moves

The Beverly Teachers Association expressed some optimism Monday night despite school being canceled for a second straight day.

North Shore Teacher Strikes: 3 Unions Plan Joint Veterans Day Rally

Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead teachers will rally together on Monday as the three districts face school closures on Tuesday.

Beverly Teachers Strike: Picket Lines Close Schools On Friday

The Beverly Teachers Association voted in favor of the strike starting Friday morning amid stalled contract negotiations.

'Crucial' Beverly Teacher Strike Vote Looms Amid Contract Impasse

Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill urged against the "illegal" strike vote this week as the BTA plans "crucial" vote on Thursday.

Beverly Letter To The Editor: Mayor Urges Against Teacher Strike Vote

Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill on a potential teacher strike vote: "Please do not do this."

Beverly Teacher Contract Dispute Headed To State Mediation

School Committee Chair Rachael Abell told Patch the sides remain "many millions of dollars apart" in wage proposals.

Beverly Schools Call For State Mediation In Teacher Contract Talks

The "impasse" declaration would trigger third-party mediation in stalled negotiations on a new collective-bargaining agreement.

PATCH LETTER: Mayor Cahill Defends City's Investments In Schools

Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill submitted this letter to Patch amid negotiations with teachers on a new collective-bargaining agreement.

Beverly Teachers Stand Out In 'Work To Rule' Solidarity Amid Impasse

The Beverly Teachers Association began its first day of rotating suspensions of all 'voluntary' work as contract negotiations sputter.

Beverly Teachers To Suspend 'Voluntary' Work Amid Contract Impasse

Beverly teachers will join Marblehead and Gloucester teachers instituting "work-to-rule" while without a collective-bargaining agreement.

Beverly Teachers, School Committee Face Wage Gap In Contract Talks

School Committee Chair Rachael Abell said the Beverly Teachers Association proposal is $4.3 million higher than the district's last offer.

Hundreds Rally For Beverly Teachers As They Seek New Contract

The organized rally of families, students and community members came outside of Thursday's negotiating session at Beverly High School.

Beverly Teachers Support As They Return To Classrooms With No Deal

Beverly Caregivers Supporting Teachers is asking students, parents and community members to stand with them on Thursday at Beverly High.

Teacher Spotlight: Beverly's Jennifer Hajj 'An Exceptional Teacher'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Beverly's Amy Egan 'In A Class All By Herself'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Beverly's Stacie Hall 'Dedicated And Committed'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Beverly's Scott Sutera Has 'Patience Of A Saint'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

'At Their Wit's End': North Shore Teachers Decry School 'Crisis'

A coalition of teacher unions said schools are being "dismantled brick by brick" by understaffing and lack of adequate compensation.

North Shore Teachers To Host 'School Crisis' Forum In Beverly

Representatives from several teacher unions with expiring collective-bargaining agreements will hope to highlight challenges facing schools.

Teacher Spotlight: Beverly's Caitlyn Gambale 'Dedicated, Engaging'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Beverly's Joanne Kibbe Has 'Enormous Heart'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Beverly's Joanne Schweizer 'Goes Above And Beyond'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Beverly's Heather Weir 'Best Teacher Yet'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Beverly High Marching Panther Band To Perform 'Glitter & Groove' Show

The band will begin practices for the upcoming season on Aug. 12 on the athletic turf, weather permitting.