Archive for July 2018
Will Anti-Janus Laws Survive?
Teacher union officials rushed legislators to pass legislation that would nullify or greatly diminish the effects of the Janus v AFSCME ruling. Now, will these laws survive the Supreme Court decision? Carolyn Phenicie examines…
Read MoreA Call to Exercise Your Janus Rights
Larry Sand once again makes the call for teachers in California (and all other states) to exercise their Janus rights and stop paying for political views they do not agree with on the californiapolicyenter.org.…
Read MoreIt’s All Politics
A most interesting and insightful editorial in investors.com, reflects upon what we have always known to be true. UNION OFFICIALS HAVE ALWAYS USED FORCED DUES FOR POLITICS. Robert Chanin admitted it back…
Read MoreFlorida School District Sues Over 50% Law
Florida recently passed a law requiring unions to have at least 50% membership in a bargaining unit in order to remain that district’s exclusive representative. Another district is suing because…
Read More-NEA Resolutions Abound
Mike Antonucci, although no longer invited to attend the annual NEA convention, has the scoop on proposed resolutions. NEA officials are looking for a few good educators willing to be…
Read MoreReport Recommends Banning Teacher Strikes
Bob Unruh has the story in wnd.com. . . . there is at least one answer being proposed: Not allowing “illegal” teacher strikes. It comes in a Policy Memo from the Goldwater…
Read MoreNEA 2018 Convention Tidbits
Mike Antonucci keeps us up to date on what’s happening at NEA’s annual convention. The “Fan Club” proposal has gone down in flames. It seems NEA members are not hot about letting…
Read MoreHappy Independence Day to Everyone!
“Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.” Benjamin Franklin, Silence Dogood, The Busy-Body, and Early Writings.
Read MoreThe Reality of Janus
Larry Sand gets right to the point about the Janus v. AFSCME decision with the facts on the californiapolicycenter.org. The hysterical reaction to the recent Supreme Court decision in the Janus v. AFSCME case,…
Read MoreHyperbole on Steroids in Wake of Janus
As usual, Mike Antonucci turns his gimlet eye to the most overwrought headlines about the Janus decision on eiaonline.com The Janus ruling bans public sector unions from charging agency fees to non-members in the…
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