The report also says the search for quality teachers will be hampered by UTLA's new labor contract with the district that provides teachers a 10 percent salary increase over the next few years. (laschoolreport.com)
By Matt Pommer Old divisions among Democratic legislators bubbled up during the recent votes on new labor contracts for more than 35,000 unionized state workers. (dailyreporter.com)
In Nassau, officials attributed the historically high overtime costs to staffing needs after a wave of officers retired in recent years and were not immediately replaced as the county negotiated new labor contracts following a three - year wage freeze. (newsday.com)