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Teachers union may fight LAUSD seniority settlement
Tuesday’s resolution by Los Angeles Board of Education to reform its ‘last-hired, first fired’ policy has brought down the wrath of the teachers union. The decision came as the result of a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberty Group and others, which contends that the practice of laying off newer teachers first disproportionately hurts disadvantaged schools. The change must still be ruled on by a judge. The California Teachers Union, which has long held teacher seniority sacred, has vowed to fight the action in court. Should layoffs be based on seniority, or are there other factors that make for a good teacher?
Tuesday’s resolution by Los Angeles Board of Education to reform its ‘last-hired, first fired’ policy has brought down the wrath of the teachers union. The decision came as the result of a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberty Group and others, which contends that the practice of laying off newer teachers first disproportionately hurts disadvantaged schools. The change must still be ruled on by a judge. The California Teachers Union, which has long held teacher seniority sacred, has vowed to fight the action in court. Should layoffs be based on seniority, or are there other factors that make for a good teacher?
Guest:
AJ Duffy, President, UTLA - United Teachers Los Angeles