Statement from Iowa State Education Association (ISEA)

DES MOINES, IA (03/10/2011)(readMedia)-- We stand together with our brothers and sisters in Wisconsin who are struggling to make sense of what it means to have democratically elected officials turn a deaf ear to the overwhelming majority of voters. We hope and pray that our own demonstration in Iowa on Monday, March 7, serves as notice to our elected officials that there is far more support for employee rights than they previously calculated.

Monday night's rally marks the largest demonstration of solidarity most Iowans can remember and the ISEA is proud to have been an integral part of it. Make no mistake, the ISEA will continue to fight for a fair and representative process and will continue to support our neighboring states to the north, south, east and west, as each of us struggle against oppressive attacks.

The ISEA is a professional organization made up of more than 34,000 educators who are dedicated to supporting and protecting a quality public education for all Iowa students. Great Education. It's an Iowa Basic!