Findings from a study of the relationship between penalties for teacher strikes and strike deterrence demonstrate that mild and harsh penalties provide less deterrence than moderate ones. The optimal penalty for avoiding strikes was found to be the forfeiture of two days pay for each day on strike. (Author/WD)

Analyzes New Jersey case involving the jailing of striking teachers who refused to comply with a judge's return-to-work order. (PKP)

The author commends the Ohio Education Association (OEA) for its role in encouraging collective bargaining in the state and for its actions against recalcitrant boards of education that refuse to grant teachers a say in school district decision-making. By levying sanctions and, in some cases, striking against oppressive school boards, the Ohio…

The Negotiation Research Digest (NRD) was compiled by the Research Division of the National Education Association (NEA). It began publication in April 1967 and, after 81 issues, ceased publication in June 1975. A normal publication year involved 10 issues published from September through June, skipping July and August. Each issue contained…