Jeff Johnson (politician)
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You know school boards are incredibly valuable in this province they do a lot of great work. But I would submit to you that negotiating their local teacher contract is not the most important thing they do
The bargaining process in this province is broken
We can’t overestimate the importance of this industry to the economy of Washington stateMore quotes »
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AARP cancels FL sweepstakes for granny and grampa, says new gambling law to blame
@MarcACaputo Sorry, grandma and grandpa. The AARP is blocking Florida residents from participating in its Perfect Path to Retirement $50,000 Giveaway and its forthcoming Grandparents Day Photo Contest because, the group says, of a new state law cracking from Miami Herald Read more »
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Republicans in Minnesota Say They Won't Try Overturning Marriage Law
The two Republican candidates for governor in Minnesota say they won't try to overturn the state's new marriage equality law, according to Minnesota Public Radio. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill this week and is up for reelection in 2014. So from The Advocate Read more »
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Thursday’s letters: Imposing deal on teachers a blow to democracy
Education Minister Jeff Johnson says he had no choice but to enact a law to complete a four-year deal with Alberta teachers. Photograph by: Bruce Edwards , Bruce Edwards Re: “Legislation imposes labour deal on teachers,” the Journal, May 15. The problem from Edmonton Journal Read more »
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Labour legislation for teachers’ deal introduced under the dome
Education Minister Jeff Johnson deserves a disputed bronze medal for being a hurdle to a deal with the teachers but for being there to sign on the dotted line anyway. Photograph by: Shaughn Butts EDMONTON - Alberta’s education minister made good on his p from Edmonton Journal Read more »
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Gunter: Teachers’ salaries a provincial matter, the rest should be left up to local boards
The truest words spoken in the provincial government’s efforts to reach a four-year deal with teachers came from Education Minister Jeff Johnson. “The bargaining structure in this province is broken,” the minister told reporters Monday when he announced from Edmonton Sun Read more »
