Zion-Benton teachers remain on strike

January 9, 2012 (ZION, Ill.)

The teachers in Zion-Benton District 126 went on strike Thursday.

Teachers and support staff have been working without a contract since July.

The two sides did meet for talks Friday but have not reached an agreement.

A time for more negotiations has not been set. The key issues in the negotiations are salaries and the cost of health insurance.

The strike impacts nearly 3,000 students.

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