Hollidaysburg Area School Board 'disappointed' by notice of teacher strike vote

The Hollidaysburg Area School Board has expressed disappointment after receiving notice that the teachers' union, the Hollidaysburg Area Education Association, plans to vote on authorizing a strike. This development stems from stalled contract negotiations, with district staff having worked without a contract since August. The union's members are scheduled to vote on Monday, October 19, 2026, to authorize their negotiation committee to schedule a strike if needed. The board maintains it has proposed a competitive wage package, while the union has highlighted concerns about starting salaries.