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Akron Public Schools IT staff ask board to voluntarily recognize SEIU union
Summary
Several Akron Public Schools IT employees and SEIU Local 1 representatives told the board they had won a supermajority and asked the district to voluntarily recognize their union to begin bargaining, citing concerns about job security, transparency and changes to benefits and work arrangements.
Representatives of SEIU Local 1 and members of Akron Public Schools’ technology department urged the school board during public comment to voluntarily recognize a newly formed IT bargaining unit.
"The IT team here at Akron Public Schools has made it clear. It is time for changes to be made and for workers to have a voice at the table," said Camilo Via, a union representative with SEIU Local 1.
IT staff who…
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