Hundreds of University of Vermont employees have voted in favor of union representation
but haven’t given a clear majority to either union on the ballot.
A bill introduced this month aims for equitable teacher compensation across the state, and to reduce the time local school boards spend in contract negotiations. But the teachers’ union says local control and educational freedom are at risk.
State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding and Vermont NEA Executive Director Joel Cook discuss the pros and cons of the proposed changes to the state employees’ and teachers’ pension funds.
When the legislature returns in January,
education funding will be one of the many budget issues lawmakers will be
dealing with. Administration officials
and the teachers’ union are clashing over proposed restructuring and financing.
Vermont’s
two largest unions say they’re concerned they haven’t been asked to take a more
active role in talks about proposed changes to pension plans.