MALDEN — All campuses in the Malden and Haverhill schools districts have been shuttered since Monday morning and hundreds of teachers continue picketing

 

 

 

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MALDEN — All campuses in the Malden and Haverhill schools districts have been shuttered since Monday morning and hundreds of teachers continue picketing after negotiations between the educators and their districts broke down over the weekend and failed to reach a contract.

Thousands of students — more than 7,700 in Haverhill, and 6,100 in Malden — will remain out of school while educators protest outside their schools.

Teachers and district leaders in both school districts are trying to hammer out new three-year contracts. After unsuccessful talks over the last few months, members of both unions voted on Friday to authorize the strikes. On Saturday, hundreds of teachers, parents and students gathered outside Malden City Hall rallying for new contracts and equitable pay in both districts.

Nierika Nims (center), an English Teacher at Malden High School, walked the picket line with fellow Malden educators on strike outside of Malden High School on Monday.Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff