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Monday, May 20, 2013

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RUMOR CONTROL

During most organizing campaigns, it's common for rumors to fly. PSEA is committed to facing those rumors head-on; making sure that you have the most current and accurate information possible.

Please email any and all questions, concerns, and/or rumors to your organizing expert, Kelby Waltman. Kelby will post questions and answers, as well as rumors and responses in the space below. There is no silly question; no rumor not worth clarifying. After all, if you have a question, or you have heard a rumor, chances are that one of your colleagues has heard the same question or has the same concern.

This is your chance to get the truth in organizing!

Please note that all information will be posted by the organizing staff in Harrisburg. The names of those submitting questions or concerns will not be posted.

Q1. Is the Agora Cyber Charter School covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) or the Public Employees Relations Act (PERA)?

Created on: 8/11/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q2. Is it true that unions fail to get a contract 50% of the time?

Created on: 8/11/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q3. I heard that if union members violate a rule or bylaw of the union, they could lose their job. Is this true?

Created on: 8/11/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q4. Is the renewal of our charter based on whether or not we have a union at our school?

Created on: 8/11/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q5. We hear continual reference to "the union." Who is the union?

Created on: 8/11/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q6. Do schools really get "run out of business" because of the presence of a union?

Created on: 8/11/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q7. The employer said that the union may make us go on strike. Is that true?

Created on: 8/11/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q8. Is it true that anybody that is not a member of the union will have to pay fair share?

Created on: 8/11/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q9. Is it true that "the union" will be in direct conflict with the mission of the charter school?

Created on: 8/11/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q10. My colleague told me that PSEA is opposed to charter schools and cyber charter schools. Is that true?

Created on: 8/11/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q11. Is it true that I can be fired for returning a union card?

Created on: 8/18/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q12. I heard that my colleague is being paid more than I am and I've been here a year longer than he/she has. Are they allowed to do this?

Created on: 9/27/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q13. I received a bonus at the end of the last school year. Is it true that this money will not count towards my "final average salary" for retirement purposes?

Created on: 9/27/2010; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q14. Do I need to complete a new signature authorization card if I already signed and returned one?

Created on: 10/5/2011; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q15. Do I remain anonymous if I mail an authorization card to PSEA?

Created on: 10/4/2011; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q16. How will organizing a union affect support staff or those not listed as teachers?

Created on: 10/5/2011; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q17. Who decides who should be in the unit? Who is eligible to vote for the union in an election?

Created on: 10/5/2011; Modified on 1/1/2000;

Q18. What are the best and worst scenarios in organizing a union?

Created on: 10/5/2011; Modified on 1/1/2000;

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