REA/REAA Boycotts Boucher Auto Group

Unions support Teamsters Local 43

Recently, Teamsters Local 43 contacted the REA/REAA requesting support for the contract negotiations that are currently occurring on behalf of its members employed by Frank Boucher Chevrolet in Racine. Teamsters Local 43 represent the Technicians, Body Shop Repairmen, Painters, Lubricators, Detailers, Porters, Parts Counter Employees, Parts Drivers and Shuttle Drivers at Frank Boucher Chevrolet.... More >>

Educator Tax Deduction

Jeff Siuta testified in favor of Educator Tax Deduction

Jeff Siuta, a 2nd grade teacher at Julian Thomas Elementary School, testified on February 21, 2008 in favor of Senate Bill 395, the educator tax deduction, at a Senate Education Committee public hearing. "Over the course of the past 34 years, I have personally invested thousands of dollars of my own money in my classroom and on my students," Siuta said. "I happen to be married to another educator; my wife is a K4 teacher. It is common each year for us to spend in excess of $1000 each on our classrooms".  More >>

ESP bill affords authority, respect

REAA President, Lily Ramos, testified in favor of bill

Education support professionals are relied upon daily to keep schools safe, and they should be afforded the authority and respect they deserve, three ESPs testified Thursday, (February 21, 2008) at a State Senate Education Committee hearing in Madison. Current law gives a teacher the authority to remove a pupil from the classroom if the pupil violates a locally developed code of conduct; is dangerous, unruly or disruptive; or exhibits behavior that interferes with the teacher's ability to teach effectively. Senate Bill 251 would extend the same authority to teacher aides in the school setting and at school-sponsored activities held on school grounds. More >>