Enough already on how many millions chief executives earn. Let's shift gears to a group of workers who earn pennies in comparison. A teacher's year = a CEO's...
It seems to be the new writing section of the SAT that has made the number of perfect scores plummet. Perfect's new profile, warts and all. Sept. 3 NEW YORK...
The Home School Legal Defense Association objects to online auction giant eBay's ban on the sale of teacher's guides. Home school group to sell textbook...
How conservative ideology is pricing college out of the reach of most working families. The GOP's School Daze by Robert L. Borosage Sept. 6, (TomPaine.com)...
WTA Update Newsletter September 18, 2006 <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/index.html> In this edition: 1. Message from WTA President Reggie Jarrott-Briggs 2. WTA...
Members: Information of interest to all members has been posted to WTA's website at http://www.wtateachers.org. In this update, you can read about: 1. The new...
Members: On Wednesday November 8, WTA members received a document titled "Facts About Cost Containment Plans" from the district administration. While this...
From a member: "Vicky Dali just gave Tami Vitto the direction to go forth on the existing medical plan and coverage and start deducting the money out of our...
We now know the direction the board gave to district administration and the negotiations team: screw the employees and play hardball. I hope that the people...
I've put twenty years into this district. During my tenure in this district I have received WUSD pens, mousepads, pencils, plaques, and a series of colorful...
So this does me they are taking out money. I wasn't clear of what was meant by "existing". See you allon Edjoin. Catherine ... I'm ready to fight back! ... and...
Teachers at River City will be meeting in front of the school at 7:30am for informational picketing to greet parents and students. RCHS teachers will be in...
WTA Update November 17 Late Edition First, some Q & A: 1. How can the district require that members pay for premium increases? Article 18 in our contract deals...
A Message to Members From Terry Luttrell, Negotiations Team member November 17, 2006 Today employees finally received official notification from the district ...
I agree with Terry. I am a member of the negotiations team and have heard members' complaints. We need to stay together and show our support of our Union by...
I understand the good doctor is vacationing in Hawaii... I wonder if he invited Mom? I also understand that parents of elementary school students were told of...
... and a few other overpaid administrators. I refuse to refer to Stevie as Doctor anything. I will not show any respect for his education until he and Beano...
This slipped under the door anonymously. I'll certainly credit the author when given the OK. The Grinch Who Stole COLA All the teachers in Teacherville liked...
Driver carries no cash. He works for WUSD. Get out of my way, WUSD teach on his way to second job to pay for benefits. Another WUSD teacher on thier way to an...
Yolo Co. Supe gets nearly 4% raise on $124,520; calls past raises "an affront to my office and my person." Despite dispute, Ayala receives raise. Nov 10, 2006...
From the desk of Marty Elliott. Some things to consider while we wait to hear from WTA and WUSD negotiators: Our last salary contract, 2003-2006 was negotiated...
Telling Tales Out of School, on YouTube. Nov. 27, GATINEAU QUEBEC (The New York Times) By Ian Austen. In the good old days, students simply used technology...
Check the WTA website (http://www.WTAteachers.org) for updates and information. It is our most practical means of communicating quickly with members. WTA...
December 13-22, Eight Days of Work To Rule. You should be receiving information about this planned group action from your site rep on Thursday November 30 or...
