JERSEY CITY, NJ — Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise is releasing the following statement on the Jersey City teachers’ strike:

“Jersey City teachers deserve to be paid fairly for the incredibly important work they do, and as a former JCEA member who knows what it’s like to be on strike, I fully support the union’s right to take this action today after an agreement could not be reached. Teachers deserve respect, but more than that they deserve a middle class salary and the chance to raise a family and live here in the community they serve. Instead, they have seen their take home pay be reduced year after year by rapidly rising health benefit costs triggered by Chris Christie. If we really want Jersey City to be a progressive leader, that should start with paying our teachers a fair wage and giving them what they need to educate our children. I hope this matter can be resolved fairly as soon as possible to minimize disruption to children and families.” 

For any additional information please contact Philip Swibinski at 201-978-8651 or philip.swibinski@vmmi.net.

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