Legislative Update: Salary Increase Update, 2-Year Probation Period & More

Under The Dome: Legislative Update

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...
Legislative Update: Salary Increase Update, 2-Year Probation Period & More

Legislative Update: April 1st

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...