Last week, however, the measure was substantially watered down by the author, Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla (D-Concord), under pressure from the teachers union. george.skelton@latimes.comFollow @LATimesSkelton on TwitterALSOCalifornia's teacher tenure battle is reignited by Vergara appeal and a new billWhat the Vergara ruling means for the future of teacher tenure in the U.S. She was defeated by moderate Democrat Steve Glazer, who had previously crossed the teachers union. CTA President Eric Heins, a Contra Costa County elementary school teacher, says “extending the probation period is wrongheaded in the current climate of teacher shortage.” He notes that during probation, a teacher can be fired “at will” without due process. — arguably the most powerful labor union in the state — is practically unbeatable because of its ability to spend millions supporting or opposing a legislative candidate.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 27, 2016 06:56 UTC