Archive for 2017
Do Unions Speak for Their Members?
From the archives: A union member aims accusations of “dirty games” at his own union. Florida is a Right to Work state so teachers have a choice as to whether…
Read MoreUniversity of Illinois Springfield Strike
University of Illinois, Springfield, teacher union officials led a one day strike. Dawn Rhodes has the story in the Chicago Tribune. University of Illinois, Springfield, teacher union officials led a one…
Read MoreMike Antonucci on Michigan Window Period
In order to retain their power, teacher union officials have long used “window periods,” often a few days or weeks before the beginning of the school year, to keep teachers…
Read MoreSchool Board Member Plays to Teacher Union Officials
Vermont Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe’s /Chief of Staff, Peter Sterling, also serves as a Montpelier School Board member, but his sentiments are obviously on the side of teacher union…
Read MoreGood News! Union Window Period No More!
LATEST NEWS 8May2017 Michigan State Court of Appeals Upholds Ruling Striking Down MEA Union “Window Period” Restrictions on Resignations Decision upholds the right of Michigan Employees to leave a union…
Read MoreTeacher Union Officials Work More California School Board Elections
Teacher union officials in the Montebello Unified School District are jumping the gun on the local school board races with early endorsements. Hayley Munguia has the story in the Whittier Daily News.…
Read MoreHunger Strike at Yale
Yale graduate student teachers and members of UNITE HERE Local 33 have staged a hunger strike. According to the UNITE HERE website, UNITE HERE represents workers throughout the U.S. and Canada…
Read MoreNebraska Governor Denies Teacher Union
Governor Pete Ricketts is refusing to publicize a proclamation on behalf of the teachers union. Once again, Nebraska has a Right to Work law and teachers may refrain from union…
Read MoreCalifornia Teacher Union Officials Hinder Probationary Periods
The California Teachers Association and the California Federation of Teachers disapprove of a probationary period bill currently before the legislature. The bill would extend the probationary period for new teachers…
Read MoreSocial Justice Resurfaces in Nebraska
Nebraska has a Right to Work Law which gives teachers the freedom to choose whether or not to ort or join a labor union in order to keep a job.…
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