Windham Northeast teachers stage “informational picket”
The teachers have been working without a contract since June 30.
Bennington teachers file complaint over “incorrect” paychecks
The complaint – to be filed today at the Vermont Department of Labor – comes after the district’s superintendent and finance director still haven’t worked out how to pay teachers their correct salaries, deduct the proper amount for health insurance or pay them nearly $300,000 in back pay.
School board chair testifies he felt threatened by email from Vermont-NEA official
Vermont-NEA attorney Alan Biederman tried to show Cassidy basically overreacted to the email and that Cook’s comment about picketing had no ulterior motive.
UVM staff begin soliciting signatures for unionization petition
The card-signing effort comes after a year of organizing by university staff members who have worked closely with Vermont-NEA.
Anatomy of a strike: Bennington impasse over “steps” and health care concessions may have statewide implications
Bennington is tied with Colchester for a dubious record — the second longest teachers’ strike in Vermont history.
Picketing a school board member’s home or business: Unfair labor practice or standard operating procedure?
Labor board begins trial proceedings in the South Burlington School District case against the Vermont NEA
Bennington area teachers to strike after boards walk away without deal
Bennington area teachers today will go on strike for the first time in nearly two decades after the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union boards walked away from contract talks without a settlement.
Bennington teachers, boards begin talks; strike headquarters opened; demonstration planned tonight
Bennington area teachers will reopen contract talks with the boards of the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union at 12:30 p.m. today with the hope of averting a strike tomorrow morning.
Bennington teachers open strike headquarters postponed – details to follow tomorrow
Bennington area teachers will delay the opening of their strike headquarters today due to unforeseen circumstances with the building.
Bennington teachers open strike headquarters
Bennington area teachers today will open their strike headquarters while at the same time remain hopeful that tomorrow’s bargaining session results in a settlement with the boards of the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union.
