Teacher's Union Sues Feds Over Documents

[Rose Siding]

Teacher's Union Sues Feds Over Documents

WASHINGTON -- The nation's largest teacher union sued the Education Department on Thursday, accusing the agency of stonewalling over a request for public information. The department said the material would be handed over by Friday.

The National Education Association wants documents detailing the department's interpretation of a section of the new federal education law. At issue is a provision dealing with the protection of school employees' rights.

"While everyone speaks about holding schools, teachers and students accountable, we also believe that the Department should be held responsible for meeting its legal obligations," said Reg Weaver, the union president.

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-teachers-union-suit,0,6478220.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines

...yet another good case for unions. They have to have money to SUE to get public info about what the bushies may be doing to weaken the union! :silly:

[Cheswick2.0]

1. this is insane

and yet so many teachers vote repug. I don't get it. Do you think people are enjoying the fascism they voted into office?

[Hobarticus]

2. People get the government they deserve!

What is it with repugs and their opposition to All things Education, anyways?

[Unforgiven]

3. Dumb em' down!

Because ignorant people demand nothing. Labor rights ,personal rights,fair wages,ect. Get it?