In which I agree with the Washington Education Association

Rare but it finally happened.

I got a letter from them on Saturday in which they informed me that they will no longer deduct money from my paycheck (I was already a non-member of the union).

Completely unexpected and I will be confirming with the District Office at some point, but good or them.  They finally took a position that I agree with.

Next step, convince the rest of the teachers in my district that we should have a local bargaining unit and dump the big union completely.  I suspect that will be much more difficult.

Finally, freedom of association

The Supreme Court ruled today in favor of freedom.

http://www.aaeteachers.org/index.php/press-release-pages/062718-janusdecision

I'm sure the Democratically controlled legislature of Washington is already figuring out ways to keep our money in union hands, but in the meantime, it will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Next step, for me anyway, inform the district that I object to dues being taken from my paycheck.  Maybe I'll stop by today.