Posts tagged Clark County
Clark County Education Association Refuses Teacher’ Certified Opt Out Requests Again
August 2, 2026 // For the second year in a row, the Clark County Education Association has refused certified mail containing membership cancellation requests from the very teachers it claims to represent. CCEA already restricts resignations to a narrow annual window during the middle of summer break, from July 1 through July 15. That barrier makes leaving the union unnecessarily difficult. But CCEA has gone further. During its own designated window, the union has refused to accept properly delivered correspondence from teachers who want out.
Vegas Police ID Remains of Woman Likely Murdered by Casino Union Boss in 1968
November 12, 2025 // Hanley was a notorious organized crime figure and labor leader who led the Federation of Casino and Gaming Employees and the Gaming and Office Employee Union. His leadership was marked by corruption, corruption and violence. Though not a formal member of a traditional crime family, Hanley was linked to the Binion family and the Midwest mob, and used bombings, beatings and murder to enforce union compliance.
Racially charged comment by teachers union leader fans flames of teacher pay controversy
February 8, 2024 // In the labor board records, Clark County Education Association Executive Director John Vellardita said the union opposed the one-time adjustment/lookback because, "It would only benefit white suburban teachers." That does not take into account the many minority veteran teachers working throughout the Clark County School District. The document further says CCEA, "Never walked back the racially inappropriate basis for opposing the one-time adjustment/lookback." CCSD sent us a statement Wednesday afternoon which says, "Nevada and federal law forbid race-based discrimination by local government employers or unions. We presume the CCEA board will have to explain to teachers and the community if they stand by Mr. Vellardita's statement.
Las Vegas trash collectors could strike if deal not reached soon
May 19, 2022 // In December, more than 400 sanitation workers employed by Republic Services in Orange County, Calif., went on strike, though it lasted only about a week before a new contract was agreed upon.