Embattled Unions Make Progress in Regaining Control

After financial scandals that led to prison sentences for their presidents, the Washington Teachers Union in the nation’s capital and the United Teachers of Dade in Miami will elect new leaders over the next few weeks, one measure of returning the unions to local control.

The members of both locals are expected to begin casting ballots at the end of this month. Voting for WTU officers will run through Dec. 21, while a runoff for the UTD presidency is scheduled to conclude Dec. 10.

The American Federation of Teachers has been in charge of its District of Columbia affiliate since its former leader, Barbara A. Bullock, pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $4 million from members over seven years. Ms. Bullock, who spent much of the money on designer clothing and furs, is now serving a nine-year...