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Teachers unions in Bergen and Passaic counties' 99 school districts are resisting the idea of a one-year pay freeze even as Governor Christie continues to campaign for the concession.
Christie on Tuesday offered school districts more state aid if teachers agree to the pay freeze, but a Bergen County school official does not think the amount of aid -- 7.65 percent of any salary savings -- would be enough to persuade unions to reopen settled contracts.See the full content of this document
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Teachers Spurn 'Sacrifice'
The governor said the freeze could avert layoffs and program cuts that are in the offing as local districts cope with the loss of millions in state aid.
In an appearance at Montclair High School on Tuesday, Christie said teachers should "step up to the plate and contribute to the shared sacrifice" as the state seeks to close a gaping budget gap."Most teachers ...See the full content of this document
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