Collective Bargaining Begins in Ruidoso

NEA members in Ruidoso are celebrating the fact that they achieved recognition for collective bargaining and negotiations will soon be underway. A training for the members of the negotiations team will bring participants up to speed on the fundamentals of bargaining. No date has been set for the first session with the school district, but it is expected to be some time in June. Kevin Clawson and Brian Brown, who serve as co presidents, worked hard with the local's executive team and membership to bring the local to this point where collective bargaining is imminent. Six people are expected to serve on the bargaining team.