MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis educators are gearing up for a possible strike following lengthy contract negotiations with the school district.

This comes after hundreds of staff members were laid off earlier this year when the district announced it was facing a $75 million deficit.

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Minneapolis Federation of Educators prepare for possible strike vote

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The Minneapolis Federation of Educators (MFE) plans to hold a strike authorization vote after months of negotiations with Minneapolis Public Schools.

The vote is scheduled for Oct. 23, 24, and 27 if no settlement is reached in the upcoming mediation session on Oct. 21.

MFE's priorities in the negotiations include enforceable clas

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