East Providence teachers union approves gap agreement
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Education Association, the union of city teachers, approved a “gap” agreement forged with the Budget Commission by a reported 3-1 margin during a vote of its members held earlier this week. “The EPEA ratified a Memorandum of Agreement with the Budget Commission on Dec. 10, 2012. The agreement covers [...]
Read More →East Providence Budget Commission, teachers reach partial pact
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Education Association, the union for city teachers, and the Budget Commission negotiating team, led by Attorney Joseph Whalen, signed off on a partial tentative agreement at the conclusion of a bargaining session held earlier this week in city. Union president Valerie Lawson alerted her membership about the tentative pact [...]
Read More →Chief Justice suggests East Providence, teachers settle long-standing dispute
EAST PROVIDENCE — The latest twist in the enduring legal saga between the East Providence Teachers’ Association and the city came just over a week ago when Chief Justice Paul Suttell recommended the two sides reach a settlement rather than have the State Supreme Court render a ruling. Justice Suttell, as is often the wont [...]
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