As originally reported by TTNV on August 28, there were 497 CCEA drops in July of 2007. Now available are other important numbers to put this in perspective. The average number of summer window CCEA drops over the last 5 years has been 245 teachers. The 2007 drop in members is double this average.

CCSD reports that there are currently 17,989 teachers in the district. 12,897 are members of the CCEA (71%). It is clear the CCEA completely relies on the very narrow 10-day drop period in July and misinforming new teachers to maintain its numbers. Until the membership drop period is expanded to anytime during the calendar year, the CCEA leadership will continue to put their interests over the interests of members.

Requiring CCEA recruiters to fully inform and disclose their limits in representing probationary teachers, the narrow union imposed drop period, Nevada is a Right to Work state (you don’t have to join), and the Association of American Educators (AAE) provides double the liability coverage for a fraction of the cost will allow new hires to make an informed decision, meaning most would not join.

Pass the word that 5,082 CCSD teachers (29%) have “Just Said NO” to the CCEA. If the need for liability coverage is an obstacle, check out the AAE Web site at www.aaeteachers.org. If you are tired of paying over $600 a year to a union that sells you out, there are options. If you’ve left the union and need coverage, check out what the AAE has to offer.