NFT and district continue to negotiate
Both Parties Meet Despite Mediator’s Absence
LANGHORNE, PA (December 12, 2012) — The Mediator was unable to attend Wednesday evening’s negotiation session between bargaining teams for the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers and the Neshaminy School Board.
The parties nevertheless went ahead with face-to-face bargaining—discussing the Federation’s comprehensive proposal. The document, which was provided to the Board in advance of the meeting, addressed a number of the outstanding issues.
Disagreement on several issues has slowed the momentum of the talks. Despite the substantial economic concessions offered by the teachers, the Board refuses to seriously consider a number of significant issues that are critical to the educational quality of Neshaminy schools. While the NFT is insisting on guarantees of educational excellence for students, the Board is looking to lift class size limits and allow administrators to change students’ grades without teacher involvement.
The District indicated that it required additional time to consider the Federation’s positions.
The next negotiation session is scheduled for 12/18/12.
Workers in Michigan need your help to protect their voice and Michigan’s middle class
State employees such as healthcare workers in Bargaining Unit E and engineers, scientists, and other professionals in Bargaining Unit G will find a 2% raise in their pay checks beginning January 1, 2013.
