Archive for 2017
Will 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…
Read MoreSome Post-Janus Plans
Teacher union officials are giving serious thought to their post—Janus plans. Mike Antonucci reports on a presentation by the AFT. Taking a leaf from the Saul Alinsky “Rules for Radicals”, AFT officials…
Read MoreIowa Teacher Union Officials Stymied by Judge’s Ruling
Restrictions in the Iowa monopoly bargaining bill have driven Iowa State Education Association and local affiliate union officials to court in their attempt to get back the monopoly bargaining power…
Read MoreThe Case for Banning Strikes
Compulsory unionism in the guise of strikes takes a beating in an editorial in the Washington, Pennsylvania, Reporter-Observer. Right now, Pennsylvania is one of just nine states that allows its…
Read MoreDouble Dipping on Dues
As if New York teachers were not burdened enough, having to either join or support the New York City United Federation of Teachers, teacher union officials, by way of the Department…
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