 With so few schools under its control, OPSB fired all teachers and other city education personnel on January 31, 2006.On February 1, 2006, UTNO filed suit to force the city to open more public schools.Another suit attempted to win back-pay as a result of Act 35 layoffs, while a third sought contractually required disaster pay, lost sick days, employer-paid health care premiums, and additional employer contributions to the union's health and welfare funds.