"This type of alliance is very rare and it greatly enhances the bargaining power of all three unions. The potential downside is that it obligates each of them to stay out even if their own needs are met, but if they maintain solidarity, they will put the district in a much more difficult position."
The swift action came in the wake of allegations against the late labor leader of sexual abuse revealed in a New York Times investigative article last week, including allegations that he raped farmworkers' movement co-leader Dolores Huerta and sexually abused two minor girls.
Mr. Carvalho remains confident that the evidence will ultimately demonstrate that he acted appropriately and in the best interests of students. We hope the school board reinstates him promptly to his position as superintendent.