Durham Educators Rally for Better Pay

0:00This is Corey, keeping Durham in the know, you're listening to Durham News today. School employees in Durham are planning a rally this Thursday afternoon to push for better pay and working conditions. The Durham Association of Educators will gather outside the school board building right before a crucial vote on next year's budget request to the county. The rally kicks off around 4.45 pm, just ahead of the board's final discussion on the 2026-27 spending plan. Last month, Superintendent Anthony Lewis proposed a budget with nearly $16 million in extra funding. It includes a 5% raise for school support staff and an additional $100 per month for transportation safety assistance. Educators are calling for classified staff wages to start at least at $22 per hour, with a goal of reaching $25 per hour down the line. They say current pay isn't keeping up with living costs. The school board is set to vote on the budget request Thursday night, which could shape funding for the coming year.

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