Gloucester mayor explains middle finger gesture made

Gloucester Mayor Verga Apologizes for Gesture Amidst Ongoing Teacher Strikes in North Shore
Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga apologized for making an obscene gesture to striking teachers after tense negotiations.
Gloucester mayor explains middle finger gesture made after tense negotiations with striking teachers
Gloucester Mayor Greg Varga apologized for raising his middle finger as he left negotiations between the striking Gloucester teachers and the school committee Thursday night, alleging that he was concerned for his family amid rising tensions and called for unity in the community.
Gloucester mayor explains obscene gesture seen after bargaining meeting with teachers
Tensions are rising in three North Shore communities where teachers remain on strike in pursuit of better wages and changes to working conditions.
Video shows mayor making obscene gesture at striking teachers as tensions rise in Gloucester
Tension between striking educators in Gloucester and city negotiators couldn't be higher after video captured Mayor Greg Verga making an obscene gesture to a chanting crowd.
Gloucester mayor raises middle finger while leaving tense negotiations with striking educators
Mayor Greg Verga said his frustrations “got the best of” him but denied his gesture was aimed at teachers or the crowd supporting them. The post Gloucester mayor raises middle finger while leaving tense negotiations with striking educators appeared first on Boston.
Gloucester mayor says he regrets making obscene gesture towards crowd of striking teachers
Tension between striking educators in Gloucester, Massachusetts and city negotiators couldn't be higher after video captured Mayor Greg Verga making an obscene gesture to a chanting crowd as he left contract negotiations Thursday night.
Gloucester mayor facing backlash for giving middle finger while driving past striking teachers, supporters
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