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Brentwood's teacher union, LI's biggest, OKs pay cuts

Originally published: April 26, 2010 8:31 PM
Updated: April 26, 2010 10:10 PM
By JOHN HILDEBRAND  john.hildebrand@newsday.com

Quick ReadConcessions by the 1,400-member Brentwood Teachers Association will save more than 200 jobs.

A teacher collects exams at Laurel Park Elementary

Photo credit: Newsday File / Joel Cairo | A teacher collects exams at Laurel Park Elementary School in Brentwood. (Jan. 9, 2006)

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In the season's most substantial contract concession yet, Long Island's biggest teacher union has agreed to give up next year's raises as well as take temporary pay cuts.

The $11 million in givebacks by Brentwood teachers come as school districts across Long Island prepare to release budget proposals Tuesday amid growing signs of taxpayer resistance. Brentwood is the Island's fifth district...

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