Governor Beshear Reverses Teacher Sickout Decision

Governor Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that he reversed the former Labor Cabinet’s decision regarding teacher ‘sickouts’.Last year, the former Labor Cabinet investigated nearly 1,000 teachers who used sick days to protest at the state Capitol. The former administration ruled that the teachers violated state labor laws and stated a possible fine of $1,000 per violation.Governor Beshear said this ruling wrongly accused teachers.

Source: MG News

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