Archive for November 2017
Forced Dues Represent Forced Causes
It Bears Repeating. Kaye Hardiman, in the Washington Examiner Red Alert, comments further on teachers supporting causes they do not believe in with forced dues, and the possible impact of the Janus…
Read MoreCalifornia Here Janus Comes
While many union officials have taken a serious look at the freedom the Janus decision could make, California union officials seem to be welcoming the challenge. Dean Kuipers, Capital and Main,…
Read MoreJoy Overbeck takes on Automatic Dues Deduction and Official Time
Joy Overbeck in Townhall, writes on how taxpayers are unwittingly spending millions to finance campaigns against politicians they may not agree with through teachers union dues. School board elections are rife…
Read MorePA School Code Bill Will Reform Teacher Layoff Rules
Pennsylvania teachers will no longer be subject to seniority rules when it comes to layoffs. Instead, teachers will be rated according to performance when it comes to reducing staff. Kathleen J.…
Read MoreWill Janus Burst Teacher Unions’ Political Spending Balloon?
Teacher union officials depend largely upon forced dues to throw an ever-increasing amount of money to politicians who will do their bidding and help them build their lavish empire. Larry Sand explores…
Read MoreNew Jersey Teacher Union Officials Laugh off Their Loss
New Jersey Education Association teacher union officials spent $5.3 million on a losing campaign but put a good face on the whole situation, because after all, it’s not THEIR forced-dues…
Read MoreSacramento Students Will be Held Hostage With Possible Illegal Strike
Sacramento teacher union officials have called an illegal strike beginning today if their demands are not met. Drew Bollea has the story on sacramentocbslocal.com. The announcement was made during a large protest…
Read MoreIllinois Support Staff Still on Strike
Citizens in Palatine School District continue to have grave concerns about a strike by school staff there. Bob Susnjara has the story in The Daily Herald Online. Some Palatine Township Elementary District…
Read MorePA Considering Teacher Strike Bill
Pennsylvania has led the nation in teacher strikes for many years, but new legislation could change that. Andy Mehalshick has the story on WBRE/WYOU tv. Should Pennsylvania teachers be allowed to strike?It’s…
Read MorePA Bill Would Rein In Monopoly Bargaining Power
A Pennsylvania bill would rein in teacher union monopoly bargaining power to keep highly ineffective teachers in the classroom. Natasha Lindstrom has the story on Trib Live.com. Teachers unions statewide are urging…
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