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2012 End of Session Report

Posted on May 15, 2012 by OurVoice ActionTeam • 0 Comments

The WEA Governmental Relations staff has completed the 2012 End of Session Report.  This document provides further analysis into legislation that would affect education issues and educators considered during this year’s legislative session. To read the full report, click here…. Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Legislative Session, Ed Reform, Education Funding, Higher Education, Teachers

WEA-PAC Recommendations Underway

Posted on May 14, 2012 by sboe • 0 Comments

Seattle Education Association members held a WEA-PAC candidate recommendation forum for three open legislative seats. After the battles in Olympia this past session to protect health care and collective bargaining rights we know every election matters. SEA members spent their sunny Saturday interviewing 11 candidates at Blaine K-8 school in Magnolia. Candidates filled out WEA-PAC Candidate… Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Collective Bargaining, Ed Reform, Education Funding, Teachers

More educators gathering to oppose SSB 6442

Posted on March 2, 2012 by OurVoice ActionTeam • 0 Comments

Educators gather in Tukwila to learn about SSB 6442. A Senate vote on SSB 6442, the health care takeover bill, is expected at any time.  WEA members are gathering around the state in opposition to this bill. Yesterday, nearly 50 educators attended the Rainier UniServ Council’s monthly Pizza & Politics meeting.  Participants wrote postcards to… Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Legislative Session, Collective Bargaining, Education Support Professionals, Higher Education, State Healthcare Takeover, Teachers

The latest on SSB 6442

Posted on March 1, 2012 by OurVoice ActionTeam • 1 Comment

WEA MEMBERS LOBBY IN OLYMPIA AGAINST SB 6442. As the end of the 2012 legislative session approaches, WEA members are organizing across the state to oppose the health care takeover.  Members visiting with legislators here in Olympia are hearing that consideration of SSB 6442 is expected soon in the state Senate. If you have not… Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Legislative Session, Collective Bargaining, Education Support Professionals, Higher Education, Our Voice Action Team, State Healthcare Takeover, Teachers

Teacher / Principal evaluation bill passes the House

Posted on March 1, 2012 by OurVoice ActionTeam • 3 Comments

Last night (Wednesday 2/29/12), E2SSB 5895, the latest legislative version of the Teacher/Principal Evaluation Project (TPEP), passed the House on a bipartisan vote.  Several Democratic and Republican legislators voted against the bill.  It now makes its way to the Governor’s desk for approval. As background, you will recall WEA fully supported a four-tiered evaluation system… Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Legislative Session, Ed Reform, Evaluation, Teachers
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