Archive for April 2014
Former D. C. Teacher Union President Embraces Vouchers
Former Teacher Union President George Parker has changed his mind about vouchers, believing it should be all about the kids. His editorial appears in The Tennessean. For many years I opposed school…
Read MoreAppeals Court Safeguards Wisconsin Teachers’ Freedom
Once again, the courts have upheld Wisconsin Act 10. Government employee unions in the city of Madison, Wisconsin, and Dane County do not have a constitutional right to monopoly bargaining. …
Read MoreA Modesto Proposal
Larry Sand, California Teacher Empowerment Network, explains how The Modesto Teachers Association’s is proposing to leave the National Education Association and the California Teachers Association and the consequences for teachers. …
Read MoreNew York’s Teacher Union Officials Spent $4.8 Million on Lobbying
New York state and city teacher union bosses spent almost $5 million, more than any other lobbying group, in 2013. New York state law allows for mandatory monopoly bargaining and compulsory unionism. Agency fee deductions are…
Read MoreJewish Private School Drops Recognition, Enrages Big Labor
A private school near Philadelphia caused a firestorm among AFT union bosses when the board of directors decided to no longer negotiate a union contract after the current one expires…
Read MoreCalifornia State Senator Can Use Dues Dollars for Criminal Defense
Mike Antonucci began reporting on this story involving California State Senator Leland Yee in late March, 2014. Apparently he was endorsed by and received campaign contributions from several education unions in…
Read MoreWisconsin Labor Unions Endorse Burke for Governor
Some involved in Wisconsin politics are questioning union bosses’ endorsement of Mary Burke for governor. At least those teachers who do not agree with the Wisconsin Education Action Council’s (WEAC)…
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