The union representing Moses Lake School District's teachers and other certificated staff has informed the district that there will be a work stoppage if there is no labor agreement in place by Friday, Nov. 28.

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What Led to the Standoff

The Moses Lake Education Association (MLEA) voted in favor of the stoppage on Friday. The MLEA and the District agreed to mediation last week. The MLEA and the District plan to negotiate the terms of pay and what an appropriate workday should look like.

The District said a work stoppage may force the postponement of school days, adding, "It would be unsafe and illegal for the District to attempt instruction and student supervision without our Moses Lake Education Association staff."

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