“The attack on Arizona teachers continues”

by David Safier

From the Farley report:

The attack on Arizona teachers continues. HB2395, introduced by Rep. Lauren Hendrix (R-Mesa), is an attempt take away teachers' voices by eliminating their ability to voluntarily pay dues to the Arizona Education Association — which represents them at the Capitol — through payroll deduction. No other union or other association is included in the bill.

In fact, Rep. Hendrix seems to have no problem with voluntary payroll deductions in general. He co-sponsored a bill last year to allow voluntary payroll deductions for all employees who want to give money to the private school tuition tax credit. HB2395 seems to be all about silencing teachers in advance of the proposed $750 million in additional cuts to public education. 

Payroll deductions. Good for tuition tax credits, bad for unions. Makes sense to me (he said, wearily).