Teachers in Beverly and Gloucester took to the streets instead of the classroom opting to strike after months​ of failed contract negotiations.

Union of Gloucester Educators Co-President Rachel Rex, the president of the Gloucester Teachers Association, said Saturday evening outside West Parish Elementary School that teachers for three days ha

Schools are closed in two Massachusetts cities on Friday as teachers go on strike. Teachers in Beverly and Gloucester plan to picket as they continue to negotiate a new contract. Well, they’ve been in negotiations without a contract since February – and have reached an impasse.