Back-to-school bargaining coming down to the wire
Job actions possible in Wayne-Westland, Utica
Hundreds of Wayne-Westland teachers attended a meeting Monday for an update on bargaining.
Wayne-Westland teachers voted overwhelmingly Monday to delay the scheduled first day of school next week, a move prompted by big class sizes and manufactured budget deficits.
Wayne-Westland isn't the only district in a bargaining crisis. Teachers in Utica voted last week to authorize a job action if their contract isn't settled soon. Bargaining in many other districts remains difficult; nearly 30 local associations are on MEA's "Critical List," a designation that means bargaining is protracted and unproductive. Read more about the situations in Wayne-Westland and Utica.
Check out the MEA Press Room for the latest bargaining news
MEA heads initiative to find solutions to Michigan's dropout crisis
MEA and several partners are hosting public hearings across the state to find ways to fix Michigan's dropout crisis. The hearings are part of a statewide initiative to increase the number of high school graduates and stabilize a weak economy. Hearings are open to the public. Learn more, including when a hearing will be held in your area or how to provide testimony online.
MEA President Salters in The Detroit News: Make graduation a higher priority
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