Philadelphia Teacher Union President ‘Disgusted’ That Schools Are Reopening

A Philadelphia teacher union told members not to report to work on Monday as the School District of Philadelphia gears up to reopen its doors to students. 

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) president told teachers to stay home, citing the coronavirus pandemic and alleged inadequate safety measures. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the district was expecting 2,000 preschool through second-grade teachers to return to work on Monday in advance of its Feb. 22 reopening date.