PhillyBurbs.com: Bill targets teacher strikes:
"The proposed change would make Pennsylvania the 38th state to prohibit public school teacher strikes.
New legislation that would make school strikes unconstitutional under state law was introduced in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, R-Butler, along with other state House members, unveiled the STRIKE-FREE Education Amendment House Bill 2092. It would modify Article 3 Section 14 of the state Constitution.
The law currently states: 'The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of public education to serve the needs of the Commonwealth.'"
"The proposed change would make Pennsylvania the 38th state to prohibit public school teacher strikes.
New legislation that would make school strikes unconstitutional under state law was introduced in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, R-Butler, along with other state House members, unveiled the STRIKE-FREE Education Amendment House Bill 2092. It would modify Article 3 Section 14 of the state Constitution.
The law currently states: 'The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of public education to serve the needs of the Commonwealth.'"
