Teachers protest school reopenings by carrying COFFINS and guillotines as they ‘demand safety’ before classes commence
TEACHERS in New York protested Mayor Bill de Blasio's reopening plan for schools on Monday afternoon by carrying coffins and a guillotine through the streets.
Around 200 protesters comprised of educators, parents and students marched through towards Department of Education Offices, according to the
"Hey-hey, ho-ho, Bill de Blasio has got to go!" protesters chanted.
City Hall recently released safety protocols for the coming school year which encourage, but do not require, teachers to get tested before the start of the school year.
"Teachers' main focus will be on enforcing health and safety because one slip could cause someone their lives."
Another protester, Anthony Bautista-Ramil, lost a colleague in May from coronavirus and believes that the plan put forth doesn't "prioritize safety."
The United Federation of Teachers has called for more safety measures such as mandatory random testing during the year, the Post reported.
The mayor voiced support for the plan on Monday and claimed it is "all about health and safety first."