Teachers union demands $10K raises, increased funding for education, state agencies

we now know exactly what the union is demanding. They are asking lawmakers to give teachers a $10,000 raise and support staff a $5,000 raise. They are also demanding for the legislature to fully staff state agencies and give state employees a $7,500 raise. Finally, they want new, recurring revenue to fund the services Oklahomans need, such as mental health services, health care and public safety.
The pay raises for teachers and support professionals would cost $740 million over three years. In all, the union's plan would cost nearly $1.5 billion.