Why State Delegations Vote Together
Ever wonder how the NEA's state affiliates keep their members in line on votes on new business items and the like?
Each state delegation designates someone who holds up signs indicating whether delegates should shout "aye" or "no" at the opportune moment. Also, a green "yes" or red "no" sign can specify whether the opinion is that of its leadership or the decision of the state caucus. There's also a "your choice" sign.
Delegates aren't bound by these indicators, one of the sign-holders explained to me, but it helps explain why so
