Today, March 10, 2009 the 111th Congress introduced the Employee Free Choice Act, which will restore workers’ freedom to bargain for fair wages, job security, better health care and secure pensions. The North East Area Labor Council praises Congressman Jim Oberstar and Senator Amy Klobuchar for their support and there work towards rebuilding a vibrant middle class.

 

We are confident the Employee Free Choice Act is going to become the law of the land.

Aside from ISD 709's Long Range Facilities Plan (aka Red Plan), the district is facing budget shortfalls for programing.  This fall voters will vote on a progressive levy to either keep the stautus quo, increase the per pupil contribution from the community to $700, or increase it to $1200.