3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (413+ words) (The Center Square) – Maryland was one of six states to receive an F for its public-sector labor laws in a new national report as lawmakers expanded collective bargaining rights to more government workers this year. The Commonwealth Foundation’s fifth annual…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (426+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia received a B for its public-sector labor laws for the second straight report as lawmakers continue pushing to expand collective bargaining for government workers. The Commonwealth Foundation’s fifth annual 50-State Labor Report gave Virginia the same…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (265+ words) (The Center Square) - Students in the Tumwater School District started the new school on time Wednesday after members of the Tumwater Association of Paraprofessionals voted to approve an agreement reached Tuesday with the district. The Tumwater Association of Paraprofessionals represents…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (469+ words) (The Center Square) - A tentative agreement has been reached between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association, the district announced late Tuesday night. "Seattle Public Schools is pleased to announce that the 2026-27 school year will begin as scheduled on…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (585+ words) (The Center Square) – Social media giant Meta agreed to a deal with 47 states to settle a joint lawsuit last week, with Illinois set to receive up to $768 million. As the funds were announced, some in the state began calling for…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (568+ words) Vicki Murray Raises Concerns Over Pay Increases Amid Potential Teacher Strike (The Center Square) - The union representing Seattle teachers has voted to authorize a strike, putting the start of the school year on Sept. 2 in jeopardy. The in-person vote at…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1161+ words) (The Center Square) – The two largest national teacher unions and their state affiliates have directed millions of taxpayer-funded membership dues to Democratic state lawmakers' campaigns, an investigation by The Center Square found. The American Federation of Teachers and the National…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1161+ words) (The Center Square) – The two largest national teacher unions and their state affiliates have directed millions of taxpayer-funded membership dues to Democratic state lawmakers' campaigns, an investigation by The Center Square found. The American Federation of Teachers and the National…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1269+ words) (The Center Square) – The nation’s two largest teachers' unions directed thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to Democratic members of key congressional education committees, according to federal campaign finance records reviewed by The Center Square. The National Education Association and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1376+ words) (The Center Square) – National teacher unions contribute at least 10% of their annual budget to lobbying and political activism, which includes calling for the impeachment of Republican President Donald Trump in the 2026 American Federation of Teachers handbook. Efforts also include supporting…...