UNION SUES CI SCHOOL DISTRICT

Members of the union representing Crosby Ironton School support staff sued the school district last week saying the district committed unfair labor practices and refused to meet and negotiate in good terms. More than 50 cooks, janitors, secretaries and paraprofessionals belong to the union. Local president Pat Watson told the Brainerd Dispatch that she's glad to see the suit come about because the school hasn't treated them fairly. Watson said the suit had nothing to do with the school operating levy referendum on the ballot. Voters will go to the polls next Tuesday.