Teachers can opt-out of union membership!
It has been a full year since the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling that ensures every public sector employee has the same rights Nevadans have enjoyed for years: The right to decide for themselves if they want to support a union.
Education professionals in Nevada can opt out easily, and they will not lose any of the benefits they have earned over the years — such as retirement benefits, tenure or health insurance. Click below to learn more.
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