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Cover of the September 2023 issue of United Voices
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United Voices - September 2023

Ten years ago, North Dakotans from communities all across the state, representing the wishes of thousands of their fellow union members, workers in public education and public service, had a choice to make. A big one, at that. Read about this historic milestone in our union's history in this issue of United Voices.
Cover of the September 2023 issue of United Voices

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Cover Story

Ten Years, United

by: Kelly Hagen September 2023
A decade ago, two unions made a choice to become one more powerful voice for public education and public services in the state of North Dakota.

Special Sections

  • Feature Article
    In 2023, the NDU Foundation Board of Directors selected 40 worthy individuals to share in a total of $41,000 that was given out in 13 categories.
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  • NDU In Action
    2023 was generally a very good year for K-12 educators who negotiated their contracts. Many local education associations won sizable salary increases and pension contribution increases.
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  • Member Spotlight
    Four ND United members are finalists for state’s top honor in education.
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  • NDU & You
    2023 scholarship and grant recipients.
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Departments

  • News & Notes
    New Legislative Scorecard website rates ND Legislators on their support of public schools.
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  • Perspectives
    If North Dakotans vote to pass property tax elimination, every county, city, school, park, ambulance and fire district will need to go groveling to the Legislature to beg for money for local needs.
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  • Perspectives
    Why is public service is no longer an appealing career?
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  • Get Involved
    Twelve positions will be up for election on the ND United Board of Directors in April 2024.
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Quote byChad Oban , Executive Director, ND United

With a little logic, a basic understanding of local control and the role of governments, and just a brief glance back at our state’s financial history, we’ll see that this is a risk we can’t afford to take.
—Chad Oban , Executive Director, ND United
Learn why eliminating property taxes is not worth the risk for North Dakota
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