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SUMMARY:Was Your Union Already At The School When You Were Hired?
DESCRIPTION:Why is it that a significant number of teachers have never been allowed to vote on their union representation? And\, is there anything that I can do about being denied a vote?\nIn today’s CEAFU Lunch Break\, we delve into the pressing issue of why teachers are often precluded from voting on whether teacher union officials should have exclusive control over school working conditions. Once a union establishes dominance within a school\, dislodging it can be a formidable challenge. However\, alternatives exist\, and certain states are initiating measures to empower current teachers with the right to oust a union that may have been entrenched for decades. Joining us to explore these matters and respond to live audience inquiries are two distinguished experts: Larry Sand and Milton Chappell. \nLarry Sand\, an educator with firsthand classroom experience\, currently leads the California Teachers Empowerment Network as its president. This non-partisan\, apolitical organization is committed to equipping teachers and the public with trustworthy\, impartial information on professional associations and educational policy stances. \nMilton L. Chappell\, a seasoned staff attorney at the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation based in Springfield\, Virginia\, brings 38 years of legal expertise to the table. His career is marked by a dedication to representing nonunion public employees and teachers\, advocating for their rights in high-profile cases before the United States Supreme Court\, as well as various federal and state courts and administrative bodies\, challenging the impositions of mandatory unionism. \n 
URL:https://ceafu.org/event/was-your-union-already-at-the-school-when-you-were-hired/
LOCATION:Vimeo Live Event\, ONLINE\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEAFU Live Lunch Breaks,Lunchtime Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240904T120000
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SUMMARY:How do I expurgate a Teachers' Union from My School?
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URL:https://ceafu.org/event/4557/
LOCATION:https://vimeo.com/event/4551333
CATEGORIES:CEAFU Live Lunch Breaks,Lunchtime Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T123000
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Teachers\, looking for alternative to NEA and AFT labor unions?
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ceafu.org/event/pennsylvania-teachers-looking-for-alternative-to-nea-and-aft-labor-unions/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:CEAFU Live Lunch Breaks,Online Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T080000
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SUMMARY:Resigning Teacher Union Membership and Stopping Union Fees
DESCRIPTION:Today\, we are joined by Milton Chappell from the National Right To Work Foundation\, who will elucidate the processes involved in ceasing union dues across various educational institutions\, including public schools\, charter schools\, and private schools. \nWhile the procedures vary depending on the type of school\, the fundamental step in union resignation is to assess the funding source of the institution. \nMr. Chappell will guide us through the most prevalent scenarios and address any inquiries you might have. \nWe invite you to participate in today’s session and encourage you to share the video link with colleagues contemplating union resignation. \nAs an authority on the subject\, Mr. Chappell’s expertise is evident from his extensive list of publications and legal cases\, many of which pertain to educators. \nSelected Publications:\n– “Protecting the Rights of State Employees Against Compulsory Unionism\,” featured in California Public Employee Relations\, Issue No. 143 (August 2000).\n– “Legislative and Practical Alternatives to the Current Monopoly Bargaining Model That Will Enhance the Viability of Independent Teacher Groups\,” published in Government Union Review (Summer 1995).\n– “From Abood to Tierney: The Protection of Nonunion Employees in an Agency Shop: You’ve Come a Long Way\,” Ohio Northern University Law Review\, Vol. 15 (1988). \nNotable Cases (selected):\n– Davenport v. Washington Education Association\, a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2007.\n– Otto v. Pennsylvania State Education Association\, adjudicated by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in 2003.\n– Damiano v. Matish\, a significant case from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in 1987.\n– Swanson v. University of Hawaii Professional Assembly\, decided by the District Court of Hawaii in 2003.\n– Leer v. Washington Education Association\, a case from the Western District of Washington in 1997.\n– George v. Baltimore City Public Schools\, a case from the District of Maryland in 1987.\n– FEC v. NEA\, a case from the District Court for the District of Columbia in 1978.\n– Elvin v. Oregon Public Employees Union\, a case from the Oregon Supreme Court in 1992.\n– Albro v. Indianapolis Education Association\, a case from the Indiana Court of Appeals in 1992\, affirmed by the Indiana Supreme Court.\n– Ball v. City of Detroit\, a case from the Michigan Court of Appeals in 1978.\n– Marceau v. International\, and other pivotal cases that have shaped the landscape of union membership and resignation rights.
URL:https://ceafu.org/event/resigning-teacher-union-membership-and-stopping-union-fees/
LOCATION:Vimeo Live Event\, ONLINE\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEAFU Live Lunch Breaks,Online Conference
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SUMMARY:Update for Non-Union Teachers in Louisiana
DESCRIPTION:CEAFU Lunch Break with Dr. Keith Courville\, Ed.S.\, Ph.D\, Executive Director of the Louisiana Teacher Organization A+PEL \nPast event may be viewed using this link: https://vimeo.com/event/4160575\nThis should be a fun event with our lively guest Keith Courville. He has certainly been active building an impressive voice and career empowerment powerhouse for Louisiana teacher that provides an alternative to the state AFT and NEA union organizations’ agendas.  \nWe also look forward to your questions for Keith.  \nOur Guest  \nDr. Keith Courville\, Ed.S.\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director of A+PEL  \nDr. Keith Courville\, with his extensive educational background marked by an Ed.S. and Ph.D.\, holds the esteemed position of Executive Director at the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL). Under his leadership\, A+PEL continues to thrive as a supportive community for educators\, offering resources\, legal support\, and professional development opportunities. Dr. Courville’s dedication to the educational field is evident through his active engagement in various initiatives and his commitment to fostering a collaborative environment for all members. His efforts ensure that A+PEL remains at the forefront of educational excellence and advocacy in Louisiana.  \nAssociated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL)  \nThe mission of the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) is to foster a connected and supportive community among all educators in Louisiana. A+PEL is dedicated to supporting\, empowering\, and encouraging educators throughout their careers by providing comprehensive legal coverage\, professional development\, financial resources\, and opportunities for educators to amplify their voices. The organization holds core values that focus on serving educators and support staff by offering quality professional development and inspiring member engagement. A+PEL also strives to recognize the achievements of educators and support staff\, celebrating their accomplishments and providing various development opportunities.  \nA+PEL’s Mission – Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (apeleducators.org) \n 
URL:https://ceafu.org/event/update-for-non-union-teachers-in-louisiana/
LOCATION:Vimeo Live Event\, ONLINE\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEAFU Live Lunch Breaks,Lunchtime Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T154000
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SUMMARY:LIVE: The state of education and teacher unions' culpability
DESCRIPTION:CEAFU Lunch Break (2/9/2024): Expert Larry Sand’s insights on the state of education and teacher unions’ culpability\nLarry Sand is the president of a non-profit organization that aims to inform teachers and the public about educational issues from a non-partisan and non-political perspective. \nHe has experience as a classroom teacher and has witnessed the effects of the NEA and AFT on the quality of education. \nIn his recent posts\, Larry discusses how grade inflation\, graduation rate manipulation\, and test score decline are signs of a failing education system. He also exposes the role of the NEA and AFT in promoting these practices and resisting reforms that could improve student outcomes. \nWest Coast Lunchtime 12:00 PM Pacific and 3:oo PM East
URL:https://ceafu.org/event/live-the-state-of-education-and-teacher-unions-culpability/
LOCATION:Vimeo Live Event\, ONLINE\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEAFU Live Lunch Breaks,Lunchtime Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230728T120000
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SUMMARY:Concerned Educators Against Forced Unionism Lunch Break: AFFT Free Help to Non-Union Teacher Groups
DESCRIPTION:Our guest today is the Senior Organizing Director of Americans for Fair Treatment (AFFT) Brigette Herbst. She will explain AFFT’s membership program and how they partner with non-union teacher associations. \nLive Video Link \nIn addition\, Brigette will likely discuss AFFT’s scholarship and legislative training programs. Guest BIO Brigette Herbst is the Senior Organizing Director of Americans for Fair Treatment\, a community of current and former public-sector employees offering resources and support to exercise their First Amendment rights. \nPrior to joining Americans for Fair Treatment in 2018\, Brigette’s career included working in the public sector for New York State\, teaching elementary school\, coaching high school sports\, and working as a municipal county employee. This unique experience offers Brigette an inside perspective on public employee culture in New York. She focuses on educating New Yorkers about their constitutional rights with regard to union membership and promoting fair treatment of workers. \nBrigette has her bachelor’s degree in history and politics and her master’s degree in elementary education. In her spare time\, she enjoys traveling and planning trips for her family. \n  \n 
URL:https://ceafu.org/event/concerned-educators-against-forced-unionism-lunch-break-afft-free-help-to-non-union-teacher-groups/
LOCATION:YouTube Live Event\, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks6mC-DKHdM
CATEGORIES:CEAFU Live Lunch Breaks,Lunchtime Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T154000
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SUMMARY:CEAFU Lunch: Cato’s Public Schooling Battle Map with Neal McCluskey
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\, we are using West Coast Time for this “lunchtime” event.\nLink to YouTube Live Event with Neal \n3pm Eastern and 12 pm Pacific Time \nNeal McCluskey\, our presenter this month\, is the director of Cato Institute’s Center for Educational Freedom. \nNeal also manages the Public Schooling Battle Map\, “an interactive database of values and identity‐​based conflicts in public schools.” \nAt this time\, anyone concerned about the trends in public education will find the database helpful.  If you have been ignoring public education\, this will open your eyes.  If you are involved in public education\, this map will give you a tour of the USA and reveals trends in other communities\, or maybe your own\, that you have not seen before. \nI hope you will join for a 20 to 30 minute presentation with Q & A’s. \nIf you are unable to join us live\, the video of the event will be made available.  Please sign up and we will email you the link when it is available. \nDo you have a question for Neal? \nPlease go ahead and submit it now\, and we will give it to Neal before his presentation\, and he can answer it during his Q & A section. Use our contact form for your questions for Neal.  \nHope to see you Tuesday June 27th at 3 pm Eastern\, 12 pm Pacific. \n  \n  \nNeal’s CATO bio-paragraph: \nNeal McCluskey is the director of Cato’s Center for Educational Freedom. He is the author of the book The Fractured Schoolhouse: Reexamining Education for a Free\, Equal\, and Harmonious Society and is coeditor of several volumes\, including School Choice Myths: Setting the Record Straight on Education Freedom and Unprofitable Schooling: Examining Causes of\, and Fixes for\, America’s Broken Ivory Tower. McCluskey also maintains Cato’s Public Schooling Battle Map\, an interactive database of values and identity‐​based conflicts in public schools\, and oversees Cato’s Private Schooling Status Tracker.
URL:https://ceafu.org/event/ceafu-lunch-catos-public-schooling-battle-map-with-neal-mccluskey/
LOCATION:YouTube Live Event\, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks6mC-DKHdM
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime Events
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