EDUCATION - Teachers - Independence Institute

Of Successful Turnarounds, Heavy Hands, and Union Bargaining Power 0
- September 9, 2015
It’s much better to have a light touch, rather than a heavy hand, from the state to exert efforts to improve schools. Colorado has its share of schools and districts in need of turnaround, with some serious options on the table (but delayed one year by a 2015 state law). Whenever possible, I always like […]
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Jeffco Union Prez Wants “Big Lift”; For Kids’ Sake, How About Some Peace?0
- August 28, 2015
So union leaders and members come to an agreement with pay raises and some concessions from district leaders — an agreement praised by the Denver Post — yet JCEA wants to keep fighting for control. And they want us to believe their focus is what’s best for students? JCEA brass is focused on the “big lift,” leaving many great teachers and even more kids trapped in between.
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Colorado Teachers Should Know Their Rights to Leave the Union 0
- August 20, 2015
Busy back-to-school days present the only chance for many teachers to leave the union. But they can’t exercise the right if, like many Colorado workers, they don’t know it exists.
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Many Workers Don’t Know Union Member Rights 0
- August 17, 2015
The Independence Institute released the results of a new survey showing that nearly one-third of Colorado union households don’t realize they can opt out of union membership and paying some or all dues without fear of penalty.
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Many Workers Don’t Know Union Member Rights 0
- August 17, 2015
National Employee Freedom Week Survey: 1 in 3 Colo. Union Households Unaware of Option to Quit Membership
DENVER—Today, the Independence Institute released the results of a new survey showing that nearly one-third of Colorado union households don’t realize they can opt out of union membership and paying some or all dues without fear of penalty.
The survey is […]
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New Reason Foundation Video Explains Important Union-Related SCOTUS Case 0
- August 7, 2015
Happy Friday, friends! I’ve written a lot of words this week, and I suspect you all need a bit of a reading break. You know what that means: Video time! Fortunately, the Reason Foundation has provided a great new video that will suit our needs perfectly. Yesterday, we talked about how much teachers unions dislike […]
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