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Mar 17 2024
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Teacher union opposes constitutional change to remove education earmark
Utah’s largest teacher union is opposing a proposed change to the Utah Constitution that would remove the state’s current requirement that income tax revenue be reserved only for public education and services for children and people with disabilities. Utah Education Association Board of Directors voted unanimously Thursday to oppose the proposed constitutional amendment that Utah voters will
Daily Herald ExtraMar 26 2024
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Maryland teachers union backs Elfreth, ‘Johnny O’ and Vogel for Congress
Maryland’s largest teachers union on Tuesday endorsed candidates for three open seats in Congress, backing state Sen. Sarah K. Elfreth (D-Anne Arundel) in the 3rd Congressional District, Baltimore County Executive John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. (D) in the 2nd District, and Del. Joe Vogel (D-Montgomery) in the 6th District. The endorsement means a coveted spot on the “Apple Ballot,” the voter
Washington PostApr 01 2024
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Boston Teachers Union president makes bid to lead group's parent organization
The president of the Boston Teachers Union is setting her sights on the top leadership role of the group's statewide parent organization, the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts. The bid by Jessica Tang comes as current AFT-MA leader Beth Kontos plans to step down from the role next month after six years in the position. If elected, Tang, 42, would become the first person of color to
WBURMar 15 2024
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“Targeted” for union activity: Longtime Salem teacher returned to duty by arbitrator
Salem ― Almost a year and a half after being placed on administrative leave, a 37-year teacher at Salem School is back to work after an arbitrator ruled Superintendent of Schools Brian Hendrickson targeted her because of her position as union president. Mary Barone returned to the district late last month as a full-time math teacher for grades seven and eight, according to district documents.
The DayMar 14 2024
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Utah's largest teachers union opposes constitutional amendment on income tax
SALT LAKE CITY — The state's largest teachers union is formally opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that removes the earmark on income tax for public education. FOX 13 News has confirmed the Utah Education Association will campaign against the amendment going before voters in November. The UEA previously had taken "no position" on it. In an email to the union's 18,000-plus members
FOX 13 Salt Lake CityMar 21 2024
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The Chicago Teachers Union has become a model for radical left wing organising
A parties go, the mood was bleak. On March 19th primary-election voters in Chicago were asked to vote on a ballot measure that would have raised the transfer tax on properties worth over $1m so as to generate money to pay for homelessness relief. The measure was backed by the city’s entire progressive establishment. Its opponents, mostly from the real-estate industry, did not even bother to
The EconomistMar 14 2024
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Sioux City school district presents initial pay proposal to teachers unions
SIOUX CITY — The Sioux City School District presented its opening proposals Wednesday in contract negotiations with the unions representing their classroom teachers. The district made their pitch to the Sioux City Education Association and the Sioux City Education Support Personnel Association for the 2024-25 school year. The two unions offered their proposals last week. For the SCEA, the
Sioux-City JournalMar 13 2024
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Chicago Teachers Union urges students to attend political rally for Illinois primary
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has come under fire for encouraging and possibly busing students to attend an upcoming political rally during school hours.On Monday, CTU Vice President Jackson Potter sent out a notice for students of voting age about an upcoming rally to lead up to casting their first vote for the Illinois primary."On March 15, Chicago Teachers Union is partnering with
Fox News (Online News)Jan 28 2024
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Newton teachers will remain on strike Monday, union says
BRIANNA RHONDELLA JEN. GOOD MORNING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS HERE HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE CLASSROOM FOR SIX DAYS NOW, AND LAST NIGHT THE TEACHERS UNION LAID OUT THEIR PRIORITIES YET AGAIN. THE NEWTON TEACHERS ASSOCIATION IS DEMANDING LIVABLE WAGES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, ESPECIALLY AIDES AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPISTS WHO WORK WITH VULNERABLE STUDENTS. THE UNION ALSO ASKING FOR EXPANDED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PREP
WCVBMar 15 2024
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Student files lawsuit against 3 Rutgers University unions over 2023 teacher strike
A Rutgers University junior has filed a $150 million suit against three university unions for a strike that resulted in a cancellation of classes for a week in April 2023. The student, Jeremy Li, is seeking emotional and financial damages for the 67,000 students who didn't attend classes for a week during the spring semester due to the union strikes. Li, who is being represented by the law
News 12 New Jersey