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President’s Column April. 2018
“When We Fight, We Win” – A Lesson from West Virginia It’s no secret that our union has not been functioning effectively. It’s no secret that we will be hit hard by the Supreme Court’s Janus decision, which will rule that people no longer need to pay an agency fee but may nonetheless get most of the benefits of the union. It would be easy to predict disaster for our members and our union; West Virginia shows it may not work out that way. A word on our own situation before considering the … [Read more...]
Mar. 2018 Newsletter
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NEA candidate optional statements 2018
Lynne Byall Benson I believe that unions are collective groups made up of individuals, that when empowered together, can organize and get things done in the best interests of the union and its members. Milissa Daniels I have been in education for more than 10 years, and only recently have I been able to participate in a Union. Being a part of MTA has given me an appreciation for how important it is to be a part of a strong Union, and to be an active participant. Our counterparts in other … [Read more...]
“West Virginia’s Teachers’ Strike and Labor Solidarity” – an important statewide message
Ever since Feb. 22, 2018, the West Virginia teachers have been out on strike, protesting a measly pay increase and the state's refusal to defray the costs of rising health care. As some of the lowest paid teachers in the country (ranking 48th), these teachers are among the working poor, qualifying for food assistance and other forms of state aid. With active support of students, parents, bus drivers, cooks, etc., they have shut down every school in the state, in all 55 counties of West … [Read more...]