L.A. teachers union raises dues, vows to fight rise of charter schools

Los Angeles Times | February 10, 2016 | 3:01 PM

Los Angeles teachers have agreed to raise their membership dues after union leaders said they needed more money to battle the growth of non-union charter schools and other challenges to the traditional public education system.
The 30% increase was supported by 82% of the members of the United Teachers Los Angeles who voted, union officials said today. Teachers will now pay nearly $1,000 per year in annual fees.
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