Nearly 2,850 students had classes canceled for a seventh school day Tuesday due to the ongoing teachers and paraprofessionals strike.
Meanwhile, as their union representatives are negotiating with the School Committee in a mediation session that began at 9 a.m., the educators have several events planned for Tuesday.
A Union of Gloucester Educators delegation joined those from Beverly and Marblehead for a rally at the State House at 11:15 a.m., and pickets at West Parish ElementarySchool and along Stacy Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Candlelight Vigil is planned Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall on Dale Avenue “in honor of the sacrifices and in support of Gloucester families, educators and community members,” according to a post on the Union of Gloucester Educators Facebook page.
The vigil is scheduled to be followed by a walk to the Fishermen’s Wives statue on Stacy Boulevard. Attendees are asked to bring an LED candle.