Teacher Rights

Chicago Teacher Union demands “sanctuary” provisions in some charter school contracts, while at the same time, demand “curbs” on charter schools.  What?  Did I read this right?  Yes, you did!  The secret answer:  Teacher union officials have always been out to control who enters, stays and leaves the education field, so they only want CHARTER…

NEA teacher union officials are fighting to keep another local Indiana affiliate from disaffiliating.  The NEA instituted unified membership in 1972 in its attempt to gain power and prestige as a union.  This was a common union practice before that time and the NEA was not about to let the advantage go unused.   Unified membership…

Bills circulating in the Maine legislature could allow public sector strikes.  Hopefully Maine citizens will see the havoc wreaked in states where public sector strikes have occurred before considering these bills.  As it is public sector unionism impinges upon the sovereignty of the government. Adam Creapeu makes an excellent case against these bills in themainewire.com. The…

Zach Osborn, former employee to Governor Phil Bryant, speaks out about the politician’s lack of respect for the nonunion independent Mississippi Professional Educators in the Clarion-Ledger. Sometimes I wonder if you remember me. Thirteen years ago, I spent a summer working for you as the lone intern on your campaign for lieutenant governor. I drove…

The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) is the premier educators’ organization in Louisiana, advancing A+ teachers as career professionals. By focusing on professional development, teacher advocacy and excellence in education, we empower Louisiana’s youth for future success. Priority on Students A+PEL is committed to providing students the best possible education in a safe and…

The California Teachers Association has spent over $4 million to block the growth of charter schools while working behind the scenes to introduce their own.  Melissa Leon has the story on Fox News. The CTA spent $3.6 million on lobbying from April to June – more than $1 million per month during that time, and it is…

If only the baseball rule applied to the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) officials who are threatening a third strike in seven years.   The problem stems from the fact that the CTU’s hand chosen, and financed, candidate was not elected mayor, so teacher union officials are not dealing with an official who is beholden to them…

Christina Laster is well-qualified to speak on the California charter school situation.   She currently serves as the Inland Empire & San Diego Parent Union President for the California Policy Center, a  parent/grandparent in Southern California. Laster is also the Education Chairwoman for the Southwest Riverside County chapter of the NAACP, but her opinion above is…

After being accused of financial misuse, Rhondalyn Cornett resigned her post as president of the Indianapolis Education Association and pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 in November, 2018.  She had served as president for 5 years of the teacher union which represented 20,000 teachers. Arika  Herron has the story in the Indianapolis Star. U.S. Attorney…

The situation in Nevada, where public sector strikes are illegal Clark County Education Association teacher union officials have hung the threat of a back to school strike over the Superintendent’s and district’s head all summer long.  The School Administrator’s union is also spoiling for a fight.  All of this would be a moot point if…