Essex Tech union votes 'no confidence' in superintendent, School Committee chair
‘Culture of fear’
Union members are calling on the district for accountability from Riccio and Strout, a commitment not to discipline teachers for organizing and for administrators to create a culture at Essex Tech that is “free from bullying, intimidation and union busting,” according to the statement. The union has also filed multiple unfair labor practice charges with the state’s Department of Labor that allege the district has attempted to intimidate union members and supporters, the statement said.
“After close to a year of negotiations, we have nearly reached a contract agreement. At the last moment, the superintendent has attempted to intimidate and retaliate against our union by targeting our union president for discipline,” Arlyssa Laporte, an Essex Tech biotechnology career, technical, and agricultural education teacher said in the statement. “An injury to one is an injury to all and we are committed to standing up for one another.” https://www.salemnews.com/news/essex-tech-union-votes-no-confidence-in-superintendent-school-committee-chair/article_8be38836-d012-11ed-aad3-63ea664f7663.html
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