Wednesday, July 10, 2013

So much for solidarity: one union blocks members of rival union from voting on contract

7/10/2013

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The rift between two Missouri teacher unions appears to be so wide that it’s doubtful “solidarity forever” folksinger Pete Seeger could heal it.

The Springfield National Education Association (SNEA) is being sued by its rival union – the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) – for blocking non-SNEA members from voting on a tentative labor agreement with the local school district.

MTSA is also suing Springfield Public Schools over its members’ inability to vote on the recently ratified teachers’ contract.

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h/t: eag news

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