Friday, February 22, 2013

Bill seeks equal Kan. teacher union access

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Public schools would be required to open up staff mailboxes and bulletin boards to all unions or groups working on behalf of educators under legislation debated Monday that opponents see as another Republican attempt to weaken unions in Kansas.

State law currently requires school districts to only grant full access to teachers to the designated "professional education organization," or PEO, that negotiates teachers' contracts. Under legislation being considered by the House Education Committee, all such organizations would be able to send teachers letters or information at the schools where they work.

Opponents say that would dilute the power of unions and groups that currently represent teachers. But supporters say one group shouldn't control...

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