SFT negotiates impasse after contract vote
The Scottsdale Federation of Teachers faced a breakdown in bargaining after a tentative contract was rejected by teachers and impasse talks were sought. The board and SFT faced public negotiations, third party mediation, and threats of a lawsuit over good faith bargaining.
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Scottsdale Federation of Teachers
SFT
Walter Hoffman
Seattle mayor annuls mandatory retirement for city workers
Mayor Wes Uhiman ends enforced retirement across Seattle's municipal staff to curb age discrimination. About 175 workers may keep their jobs this year, excluding uniformed police and fire personnel bound by state retirement ages. The move targets qualified employees lost to the old rule, arguing age is not a fixed predictor of ability.
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Seattle
Uniformed Police
Mayor clarifies wash festivities in August
Mayor William C. Jenkins explains the August Indian Bend Wash ceremonies will be conducted under the Maricopa County Flood Control District rather than the city. The outlet dedication at 10 a.m. August 17 will be district led, with the city canceling further planning for now.
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County Flood Control District
Disappointed concertgoer blasts Scottsdale Symphony program
A reader criticizes conductor Irving Fleming for Family Night on June 13 at the Scottsdale Symphony. The letter alleges elitist choices, improper arias from La Boheme, a questionable duet, and hymns during intermission that spoiled a nonsectarian audience experience.
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Scottsdale Symphony
Irving Fleming
Letter to County Attorney Hyder on pornography menace
Mrs Ralph E Murray urges prosecution of groups involved in what she calls perverted entertainment. She argues that allowing such material increases demand and harms families with children, citing crime and organized crime profits.
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First woman in pants by Harriet Van Horne
The article critiques a drive to restore the Civil War era Dr Mary Walker medal and notes her reputation as a controversial figure. It highlights Walker as the first American woman to wear pants and mocks the campaigners while detailing her contentious history and stance on women rights.
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Eastland backs Dupuy for energy post amid probe
Senate chair Jim Eastland pushes Kenneth Dupuy for a top energy post despite Dupuy's investigations for alleged bribery sexual impropriety and misuse of federal funds. Dupuy resigned from the Atlanta regional FEA after probes questioned fuel allocations and personal trips funded by government accounts.
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