A LETTER FROM STEPHANIE HICKEY, CROTON-ON-HUDSON, THE EXAMINER NEWS--CONCERN REGARDING INVOLVEMENT OF TEACHERS UNIONS IN BD OF ED ELECTIONS

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EXAMINER NEWS------FROM STEPHANIE HICKEY, CROTON-ON-HUDSON, THE EXAMINER NEWS--CONCERN REGARDING INVOLVEMENT OF TEACHERS UNIONS IN BD OF ED ELECTIONS

Concern Regarding Involvement of Teachers Unions in Board of Ed Elections
May 28, 2024Examiner Media

As a concerned member of our community, I feel compelled to shed light on a troubling trend that has emerged in our local school board elections. While our school board plays a crucial role in shaping the future of education in our district, recent developments suggest that its integrity may be compromised by undue influence from external parties, particularly the Hendrick Hudson Education Association (HHEA), the teacher’s union.

It’s common knowledge that teachers’ unions have the right to endorse candidates who align with their values and priorities. However, the line between endorsement and overt interference in the electoral process has become increasingly blurred. In the Hendrick Hudson School District, we’ve witnessed the union going beyond mere endorsement to actively funding campaigns, sending out mailers, canvassing door to door and bombarding residents with robo calls in support of certain candidates. MORE AT Concern Regarding Involvement of Teachers Unions in Board of Ed Elections | The Examiner News