We stand in solidarity with teachers, fire fighters, nurses, construction workers and many others under attack by governors and state legislators. Heads up Michigan, it may be Wisconsin now, but look over your shoulders because those winds of ignorance are blowing east.
Florida's teacher salaries are ranked 37th and headed for 47th in the United States.
Florida's average teacher salary last year was $46,708.
The national average was $55,202.
Respond to Recent ADMINISTRATIVE Pay Raises! Ask for Equity and Recognition of YOUR Dedication to Monongalia County Students and YOUR Profession in Education!
We encourage people to arrive as early as 5:30 to prepare. Rally starts at 6:00.
Bring your signs, bring your message!
The Koch Brothers have spent $100 Million over 30 years in politics....
There are a lot of myths in the world. One of them is that public employees are overpaid. This article debunks that myth.
There are bills quickly making their way through the Legislature that would drastically increase the powers of Emergency Financial Managers. In addition to wiping out elected school boards and city councils, voiding all contracts including collective bargaining agreements, and having complete academic control, this legislation provides the Emergency Financial Manager with the power to take “any other actions considered necessary … to achieve the objectives of [their] plan.” These actions must remain in place for three years after the EFM leaves and, by the way, the EFM cannot be challenged in court for anything s/he does. Please click here to send a letter to your State Senator and Representative asking them to vote NO on HB 4214 and related EFM bills.
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Photos from the protest rally at the Wisconsin Capitol.
Thank the fourteen democratic senators who took the bold action to walk out of the senate chambers to prevent a vote on Walker's heinous bill.
