Teacher Rights
Some 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…
Read MoreNY Teacher Union Official Sue over Charters
New York teacher union officials are suing over a new innovation that would allow charter schools to certify their own teachers. New York state law forces every teacher in every…
Read MoreSan Francisco Teacher Union Officials Picket
Another strike threat in San Francisco with picketing. Laura Waxman has the story in the San Francisco Examiner online. At least 200 educators and their supporters calling for higher wages under the…
Read MoreCalaveras Strike Closes Schools
Teacher union officials can claim a phyrric victory as the strike they have called has closed schools in that California school district. B. J. Hansen has the story in mymotherlode.com. There will…
Read MoreAnother California Strike Threat
Another California school district is enduring a strike called by teacher union officials. Sean P. Thomas has the story in the Calaveras Enterprise. The Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association announced that…
Read MoreUTLA Pickets for Power
United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) are picketing over the District’s budget. Sympathetic board member Richard Vladovic claims they believe the district has more money or is not spending it…
Read More24 Canadian Colleges on Strike
Matt Mc Lean reports on a 24-college teacher strike in Canada on big101fm.com. Faculty at 24 Ontario colleges have gone on strike, affecting more than 500-thousand students. The Ontario Public Services…
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