Great meeting in East Providence, over 400 people there. John Wilson was outstanding, showing support from the 3.3 million members of NEA. He said the EP school committee was the nation's worst. See the video at turn to 10.com. The chair of the school committee responded and as usual it was weak. The tactics of EP now seem to be in Westerly as well; same lawyer. Less than 48 hours to the House vote on the budget. Lots of rumors and conservatives are really lobbying for some anti collective bargaining articles while there is a huge push for mayoral academies. Ask reps how is there money for mayoral academies and none for professional development. Let's make this decision on what is best for education, not some politicians personal pet project.
Remind them we are opposed to Article 7 and promote the bill for contract continuation. The more calls the better.