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RUSD workers demonstrate for wage increases in 2026-27

RYAN PATTERSON
May 20, 2026
7 hrs ago

Kelly Miller — Kelly Miller was one of about 50 people who demonstrated in demand of better pay Monday at the Racine Unified School District administrative service campus.
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RACINE — Educators demonstrated Monday to demand pay next school year that keeps up with the cost of living.

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REU demonstration — Dulce Cervantes, from right, Dawn Glasier and Amanda Schwartz were some of the teachers who demonstrated Monday at the Racine Unified School District administrative service campus, 3109 Mt. Pleasant St.
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Spencer Carlson — Spencer Carlson, from right, Maddie Kelly and Christie Bartow were three of the teachers who demonstrated in demand of better pay Monday at the Racine Unified School District administrative service campus.
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Mike Bellagio — Mike Bellagio, Racine Unified School District Board member, right, talks with employees demonstrating for better pay Monday at the RUSD administrative service campus.
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REU rally — About 50 Racine Unified School District employees demonstrated Monday to demand better pay next school year.
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