Colorado law already protects Douglas County teachers. Why a union contract?
By Martha Carver | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
You may be aware that the Douglas County Federation (DCF), the teachers’ union, is asking the Douglas County School District to engage in Collective Bargaining.
Before making a major shift in school governance, district leaders should recognize the protections already in place and require clear support from a majority of teachers.
But the most important question is what does this proposal actually mean for teachers?
Collective bargaining agreements (CBA) are contracts between the union and administrators that cover teacher pay, benefits, seniority rules, transfer rights, evaluations, and grievance procedures.
Currently, teachers have the option to join the union, and this will not change if the S...