Remaining Massachusetts communities reach deals with striking teachers

Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — Two Massachusetts communities have reached deals with their striking teachers unions, ending the last of three teachers strikes in communities north of Boston. The Marblehead School Committee and the Beverly School Committee announced Tuesday that they’ve each reached tentative agreements and that employees will be returning to work with schools reopening. Officials in both communities said schools will be open for students Wednesday. Gloucester settled its teacher strike on Friday. The unions voted Nov. 7 to authorize the strikes, which will force schools to hold classes during vacations and weekends. Teachers’ demands included pay hikes for some educators and increased paid parental leave.