Just what Las Vegas needs - the Teamsters taking over the teachers' union.
June 25, 2007 - The Teamsters want to take over the Clark County Education Association. They've hired Ron Taylor to take over contract negotiations. For now, it's a verbal battle with John Jasonek of the Clark County Education Association.
The Clark County Education Association represents 13,000 teachers.Jasonek does say teachers need more pay and better services. But the threat isn't enough to make him worry. "With or without that attempt, I think every year we look for ways to improve."
But Taylor stands firm. "If he wants to get into a fight, he got into a fight with the wrong people."
Taylor says his previous union work was dangerous. He says he hired bodyguards with "mob connections" to protect him. But that was then.
"This battle is not about me," said Taylor. "This battle is about education in the state of Nevada."
Clark County Teacher salaries. Here
Teamster website Teachers4change Here
TT - It's all for the children, you know.
For parents, you might want to consider kevlar vests for the Fall. Backpack shields can serve double duty. There's also protection for the family dog that accompanies your child to school.
June 28 - Eyewitness News in Las Vegas on the press conference by the Teamster's Union. Be sure to see the video at left. First vote on representation would be November 2008.
