Union Elections Are Contests Between Apathy and Ignorance
Eduwonk reports that the upcoming election for the presidency of the Washington Teachers Union has a problem – not enough WTU members want to be on the election committee. For that matter, not enough WTU members want to be delegates to the AFT convention. As a result, AFT is going to provide “assistance and limited oversight.”
Problem solved, right? Not exactly. WTU Vice President Nathan A. Saunders, who is running against incumbent George Parker, says he didn’t ask for, nor does he want, AFT intervention. He believes AFT is deeply invested in Parker and is trying to guarantee a win for him.
“It is absolutely crazy,” Saunders said. “The AFT can’t hold an impartial election.”
At least the members will still be able to vote for their president, unlike the members of the Virginia Education
Problem solved, right? Not exactly. WTU Vice President Nathan A. Saunders, who is running against incumbent George Parker, says he didn’t ask for, nor does he want, AFT intervention. He believes AFT is deeply invested in Parker and is trying to guarantee a win for him.
“It is absolutely crazy,” Saunders said. “The AFT can’t hold an impartial election.”
At least the members will still be able to vote for their president, unlike the members of the Virginia Education
