On July 31st, Clark County School District (CCSD), stated in a court filing that the Clark County Education Association (CCEA), continues to threaten an illegal strike. 

Allegedly the CCEA repeatedly violated state law by 

threatening to strike. On August 10th, hundreds of union demonstrators protested outside of a school board meeting chanting, “No contract, No peace,” and “CCSD on fire.” CCSD claims the CCEA continues to prepare to strike.

In defense, the CCEA claimed, “Here, no proposal for a strike has been laid before the membership. No strike vote has been taken.” CCSD proceeded to file a lawsuit against the CCEA to prevent any future strikes.

On August 21st, 2023, the CCEA filed an Anti-Slapp motion to dismiss CCSD’s lawsuit. Slapp standing for strategic lawsuits against public participation. The CCEA stated “CCEA is committed to ensuring that CCSD’s efforts to stifle the first amendment rights of 18,000 educators will not succeed.” They claim that the lawsuit was filed to punish protected activities by members of the CCEA.

Student Kalehua Oyama, from “Desert Oasis High School”, was asked her beliefs on teachers across the nation protesting for fair wages and working conditions. “I believe teachers should get paid fairly because they are essential workers, since it is necessary for every child to go to school. Teachers are needed in order for new generations to learn the way the world works, and should be paid for their time.” 

On August 22nd, 2023, Judge Jessica Peterson denied CCSD’s request for an injunction that would prevent future strikes. Peterson stated that a strike would have to actually occur in order for the injunction to be placed.

Overall, the CCEA still continues to advocate for fair wages and benefits for teachers in Clark County. As of now no strike has been put in place, but the CCEA still protest on teachers’ behalf.

We will continue to report on this story as more information becomes avaliable.