Teacher Strike Update (1984)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1984-10-12
Duration: 00:02:07
Subjects: Education | TEACHERS | Public employee strikes
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Edwards, Edwin Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 12, 1984, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Beth Courtney reporting on the ongoing seven-week strike by teachers and school employees in St. John the Baptist Parish. Courtney reports that the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board rejected the teachers’ latest offer. This segment also includes Robyn Ekings’ interview with Governor Edwin Edwards on the strike.