Results for: NEA

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation’s largest teachers union, finds itself facing a strike from its own staff union, the National Education Association Staff Organization (NEASO). This internal conflict comes amidst a backdrop of ongoing teacher strikes across the country, leaving students without education and parents frustrated. The NEASO accuses the NEA of wage theft, outsourcing, and abandoning union values. Meanwhile, the NEA defends its actions and criticizes the NEASO for spreading misinformation. The situation highlights the internal power struggles within the NEA and the broader impact of union actions on students and their education.

Igor Kutyaev, a Seeking Alpha contributor, analyzes the Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (NEA) and its potential as a total return investment in 2024. He highlights the current market conditions that favor Muni CEFs, such as the NAV discount at historical lows, the attractive tax-exempt yield, and the resilience of the US economy. He also discusses the risks associated with NEA’s high leverage, including vulnerability to market pullbacks and the potential impact of rising inflation.