Wichita Teachers Approve Tentative Agreement

(Oct 6, 2009) The United Teachers of Wichita President, Larry Landwehr, announced today that Wichita teachers have approved the 2 year, tentative agreement with the USD 259 Board of Education. 2,379 of the 4,179 teachers voted, or 57%. Of those voting, 76% voted to accept the contract and 24% voted to reject it. The BOE will vote on the agreement next Monday, Oct. 12.

President Landwehr says the results are not surprising, including the low turnout. “Teachers didn’t find much in this agreement to get excited about, and probably chose to express their dissatisfaction by not voting. Teachers have shown that they are willing to do their part in these tough economic times, but many have increased expenses in cost of living and additional education costs to be concerned with. Now is the time for the BOE to work with UTW in meeting the needs of the teachers who work daily with our students”

Sept 24   Wichita Labor Fed Meetings 5:30 E-board 6:30 Delegates Sept 26 PrairieLand Food Pickup IAM -3830 S.Meridian CWA_530 E. Harry Nov 19-20 Kansas AFL-CIO convention           Check availability of meeting room at the Wichita/Hutchinson Labor Federation.

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