Day: January 10, 2013

Union seeks to make all Md. teachers pay union fees

Maryland teachers statewide could be required to pay union fees even if they are not members, according to legislation expected to be introduced this session in Annapolis on behalf of Maryland State Education Association (MSEA). The “fair share” fee is a top priority of the teachers union that represents about 70,000 people – or 80% of school employees.

State Roundup, January 10, 2013

As the General Assembly session opens, predictions fly over what will happen, including repeal of the death penalty – and an opposing referendum – and support for wind-power; opponents to gun control begin to line up; fracking opponents demonstrate at State House; while some push hike in the gas tax to fund transportation projects, others look to Virginia proposal as model; Maryland schools retain No. 1 spot in Education Week assessment; and Perdue, family farm seek lawyers fees following failed Waterkeeper suit.

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