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Another good week in the Legislature!Right to Strike, Collective Bargaining Bills:Last Wednesday, the Labor Committee voted OUGHT TO PASS on LD 900, the bill that would give our members and public sector workers the right to strike. About a dozen MEA members with...
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Bring Balance to the Bargaining Table The Labor Committee passed LD 1177, a bill would change labor law by mandating an arbitrator’s decision on contract negotiations be final on all matters, including salary and health insurance costs. If passed by the...
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The following is an update from MEA regarding issues being discussed at the State House in Augusta. Teacher Probationary Periods: The Education Committee unanimously voted to support LD 345, a bill that would shorten probationary periods for all new teachers beginning...
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Teacher Chris Coleman asks for lawmakers to support LD 240. “School Board members and teachers (should be able) to sit down at the same table and make decisions that serve to maintain the professionalism and dignity of teachers and create an environment where...
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From John Kosinski, MEA Government Relations Director Right to Strike:Are you ready for MEA’s #RedforEd Day at the State House? Our bill to give school employees the right to strike will be scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, April 17 in the Labor...
