The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) decided its endorsements tonight at its Representative Assembly. The winners of the Apple Ballot are…District 14Senate: Karen Montgomery (challenger)House: Anne Kaiser, Eric Luedtke (open…
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Why the Post Hates MCEA
Once again, the Washington Post has unleashed a screaming tirade against the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) and other county employee unions. In its latest attack, the Post upholds Fairfax…
Consequences of the Budget, Part Three
The school system was not the only powerful institution that was challenged by the budget. Also in the crosshairs were the public employee unions.Labor When analyzing the unions, it’s important…
MCEA President Doug Prouty on Kojo
MCEA: No Need for Furloughs
MCEA has followed up its joint letter with the other school unions with a new one laying out its position: furloughs are not necessary. Here is the union’s case.MCEA points…
Jon Gerson at the District 18 Breakfast Club
MCEA political strategist Jon Gerson will be appearing at the District 18 Breakfast Club tomorrow morning. Following is the announcement from club organizer Susan Heltemes.Reminder: The District 18 Breakfast Club…
Last night, MCEA’s Representative Assembly was scheduled to vote on Apple Ballot recommendations for most state legislative races in the county. But the session was taken up mostly by contract-related…
School Unions Hit Back on Furloughs
The three public school unions – MCEA, SEIU Local 500 and the Montgomery County Association of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (MCAAP) – have written the County Council in opposition to…
MCEA Starts its Recommendation Process
The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) is starting its recommendation process for state and local candidates. At stake is the Apple Ballot, rated by most Montgomery County politicians as the…
Montgomery County’s employee unions are trying to hold the line against more budget cuts tonight. But interestingly, they’re not doing it together.MCGEO, the giant county employees union, is holding a…