Disharmony in the Ranks - Updated

Just as little love is lost between the rival groups that vie to represent state teachers (the West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia), dueling organizations are sparring in their quest to speak for rank-and-file state workers.

The Associated Press cites a mocking _ and partly inadvertent _ voice mail message as reflective of the acrimony.

The article is a follow-up to Monday's piece highlighting morale problems among different groups of public employees.

Update: Public Broadcasting also has a story on the voice mail, and offers audio from the recording.