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Teachers, union leaders and parents press board to settle contract; union says members working without contract since July
Summary
Mike Rizzoli, president of the Montgomery Township Education Association, and numerous teachers and parents urged the board to prioritize contract negotiations and to stop public criticism of staff, saying members have worked under an expired contract since July 1.
Mike Rizzoli, president of the Montgomery Township Education Association (MTA), told the board the association has been working under an expired contract since July 1 and urged the board to make negotiations a priority.
"Despite this and despite rumors to the contrary, MTA members have been doing their jobs and doing them well," Rizzoli said. He asked the board to "stop misrepresenting the issues surrounding bargaining, and instead focus your energies on securing a fair contract for your staff." Rizzoli said members…
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