North Carolina Superior Court Judge Paul Gessner granted a preliminary injunction on the override of Governor Bev Perdue’s veto of SB 727, the NCAE payroll deduction bill. President Sheri Strickland issues the following statement: “This ruling should send a clear message to the General Assembly that their dead-of-night attempt to silence public school employees was wrong. Now is the time to have an open and honest debate about the negative impact budget cuts are having on our public schools. Trying to punish public school employees for speaking about what is best for students only undermines efforts to move North Carolina forward. More ...

State politicians are hoping that, with the school year ending, you’ll forget about how poorly they’ve been treating you. But after years of pay freezes, shrinking budgets, more tests, larger classes and disrespect, you deserve better, and they know it.  You can fight back today by enrolling in the NCAE dues bank draft (EFT).  Download the EFT flyer to share with your colleagues.  Make the switch before you leave for the summer and speak up against these politicians who have never spent a day in the classroom!  Click here to sign up for EFT ...