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NYC Teachers Union Threatens Strike Says Schools Not Ready To Reopen

New York City’s teachers’ union doesn’t think schools should open unless New York City can meet its own health criteria.  

Head of the teachers’ union Michael Mulgrew wants every student and staff member to be tested for coronavirus or show a positive antibody test before entering a school building.  That goes further than the city’s plan. He also wants a coronavirus response team in every school.

“We’re asking the mayor to adopt this school safety report. This city went through hell and came back and we are not going back to hell because of short sighted political agendas.

Mulgrew says if the union feels the schools are not safe, it will take the city to court. Mayor de Blasio has repeatedly insisted students will have masks, be socially distanced and there will be plenty of cleaning supplies and PPE on hand.