Gloucester mayor explains obscene gesture seen

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 facing backlash for giving middle finger while driving past striking teachers, supporters
As teachers strikes on the North Shore continue on, the mayor of Gloucester is facing backlash for giving the middle<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Mayor explains obscene gesture caught on camera after negotiation session with teachers
"The gesture, which I wish I hadn’t done, was directed to that individual, not the crowd, and certainly not the teachers," he said.
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 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.

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