Over the weekend, we were contacted by a teacher who was seeking advice because she does not support her union's actions---a union, incidentally she is required to financially support.  She told us there is a growing number who do not support the union's strong-arm tactics.

EAG will offer our assistance to any teacher that wants to continue teaching the kids of the Wayne-Westland area.  The school district has made it abundantly clear it is within their rights to terminate the employment of any employee breaking the law.  For those that want to put kids first--and the union's agenda last--we will offer any non-legal assistance we can.

Friday night, the union withdrew its proposal to reduce class sizes in the district.  The only remaining issue appears to be health insurance.  The union wants to maintain coverage through the Michigan Education Special Services Association, an entity affiliated with the WWEA's parent organization, the MEA.

It is clear why union leaders want to maintain the arrangement.  The MEA financially benefits from MESSA.  Last year alone, according to financial filings with the federal Department of Labor, the MEA reported receiving over $4.7 million from MESSA.

Actions must be taken against law-breaking employees.  If they prefer to put the union's agenda above teaching kids, they must face the legal consequences.  The union's belligerence has brought the situation to this point.  In recent e-mails, an MEA employee likened the district administration to al-Qaeda.

It is critical the Wayne-Westland school board follow the law and follow through with their threats.  If not, the MEA will be emboldened to use this tactic in other districts, creating more havoc around the state, and setting Michigan kids further behind.