This past election, NSEA, NESPA, and NEOPA members fought for the future, to strengthen the two foundations of the middle class, unions and public education. Through our work, we elected candidates who understand the importance of organized labor and who are pro-public education. We fought and we won the battle.
Now we need to use this victory to build the future. With the 2013 legislative session starting this month and bargaining for all three unions beginning this spring, we find ourselves in a unique position: we have the opportunity to help craft the future of education in Washington state and here in the Northshore School District. State Legislators, the Northshore School Board and administration, and Northshore parents need to hear our collective voice*. Our professional work as educators (teachers, librarians, para-educators, nurses, office managers, etc.) directly impacts the quality of education in Northshore.