Tennessee’s new alternative to teacher collective bargaining isn’t going so well in Rutherford County. The organization representing teachers has filed a formal complaint with the state board of education.
Tough Times at Teachers’ Union as Director Retires
The longtime director of the Tennessee Education Association is retiring. It’s the second big departure this month at the state’s largest teacher’s union. Director Al Mance is leaving TEA, on the heels of lobbyist Jerry Winters. Their exits come at a difficult time for the organization.