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he year was 1988. The Saline School District, in Saline, Michigan, had endured a contentious teacher’s union strike back in 1985, followed by a last minute settlement of the contract in 1986. Since then, relationships throughout the school district and community had soured. Teachers lamented unsatisfactory working conditions and inadequate salaries. Board of Education trustees […]