PEI Applauds Governor Culver's Veto of Labor Bill

"This highly flawed and force-fed bill would have neglected the rights and desires of all non-union workers," said Jim Hawkins, Executive Director of PEI. "The bill appeared to be a power-play to satisfy the pressures of unions to control our state's destiny."

The bill caused a stir earlier in the session when Democrats in the House and Senate expedited its passage. There were no public hearings held on the bill, causing Republicans in the legislature to protest. Before the bill actually reached his desk for signature, Gov. Culver expressed concern over the lack of public input allowed on the bill, and threatened to veto it.

"Local control being scuttled does not best serve individual communities," said Hawkins. "The collective bargaining process must be balanced for the benefit of the people ofIowa whom the state employees serve."

Hawkins went on to say, "Of all of the organizations that should demonstrate tolerance and rights of diverse beliefs, it should be our state government. Professional Educators ofIowa looks forward to working with all who respect independent beliefs in negotiating what is right for the workers of Iowa."

Professional Educators ofIowa is an independent educators' association, dedicated to professionalism and doing what is best for the children. PEI is non-partisan, which enables it to work with all political parties in pursuit of positive educational change. PEI does not endorse or support any candidacy, cause or advocacy, except for education issues. All teachers of all political parties, grade levels and schools are welcome to become members. www.peiowa.org

SOURCE Professional Educators ofIowa

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