More local teachers unions are scheduling illegal strikes for the coming weeks. Seattle teachers recently voted to hold a one-day strike on May 19th—clearly, the Washington Education Association (WEA) … [Read more...]
Jay Inslee refers to teachers’ strikes as “protests”
When is a strike not a strike? Evidently, if you’re Jay Inslee, when a major campaign donor tells you it isn’t one. During a radio interview with KIRO’s Dori Monson, Jay Inslee refused to call the … [Read more...]
Teachers’ strikes are, in fact, illegal and unjustifiable
Teacher strikes are illegal in Washington State. The high-publicity walkouts scheduled by several school districts across the state – allegedly to protest the state House and Senate budget proposals, … [Read more...]
Local teachers unions gear-up for illegal strikes with lies
The Lake Washington Education Association (LWEA) voted to take part in an illegal strike day. The strike day, scheduled for May 6th, is part of a statewide effort organized by local teachers unions, … [Read more...]
GOP proposes $2.7B increase in education spending, teachers unions organize illegal strikes
At least eight public school districts have scheduled illegal strike days beginning this week. The strikes are part of a statewide effort organized by local teachers unions, with the support of the … [Read more...]
5 questions parents should ask teacher union leaders before illegal strikes
Eight local teachers unions—including the Lakewood, Arlington, Stanwood-Camano, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Bellingham, Ferndale and Blaine school districts—have scheduled an illegal strike day in … [Read more...]
Dorn’s lawsuit would prevent bullying behavior of teachers union bosses
Surprisingly enough, now that he is freed from trying to pander for liberal votes since he is retiring, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn did something right for once. This week, … [Read more...]
It’s NOT about the kids: Northshore teachers take next step preparing for illegal strike
Last month, Shift reported on the impending possibility of an illegal teachers’ strike by the Northshore Education Association. The local teachers’ union had sent out a newsletter that outlined this … [Read more...]
Fifth-graders take page out of teachers union’s handbook, stage protest
Fifth-graders at Stevens Elementary in Seattle took a page out of the teachers union’s handbook when they discovered a traditional, three-day field trip had been canceled. They formed a picket line … [Read more...]
Local teachers’ union already preparing for illegal strike
Washingtonians have come to expect illegal teachers’ strikes every year. Like clockwork, the Washington Education Association (WEA)—in conjunction with district locals—organize illegal strikes prior … [Read more...]
Illegal teachers’ strike costs Seattle $100,000 per day
A Seattle mother struck the nail squarely on the head concerning the reality of illegal teachers’ strikes when she told the Seattle Times, “I hate this tactic every year. It’s hurting parents, not the … [Read more...]
Illegal teachers’ strike continues in Seattle, ends in Pasco
Seattle School District officials and the Seattle teachers’ union failed to reach a new contract agreement this weekend. So, union leaders have decided to continue taking it out on the city’s working … [Read more...]