tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6178330661968922056.post3865565308893894103..comments2024-03-09T03:53:10.077-05:00Comments on NYC Rubber Room Reporter and ATR CONNECT: On The United Federation of Teachers Not Defending MembersBetsy Combierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16854478415247528997noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6178330661968922056.post-82875024661246290122015-01-21T07:28:27.373-05:002015-01-21T07:28:27.373-05:00It has been like this in LA for several years. We ...It has been like this in LA for several years. We are suing the district , but I feel this is more the unions doing . In LAUSD teachers have no legal insurance, which is kinda why you pay dues. Now they pay dues to cover vacations to Japan. 5 star hotels in Palm Springs and bonuses for reps that have thrown teachers to the wolves. Over 10, 000 teachers have lost their positions tonTFA interns.Frankly m I figured you guys had been afforded a reprieve with the new mayor , but my guess is the Givernor I'd eager to push you out too <br />It is unethical, violates the constitution and these free market free loaders don't see that crippling a profession full of baby boomers will have a negative effect on the overall economy .<br />I guess Obama care will buffer some of that, but that is still fleecing the public and smearing people who work hard for modest pay. <br />Are all these administrators just such spineless sociopaths and sadists , they're all corrupt..it seems impossible so many people will take part in such an ugly thing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05831480206116656603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6178330661968922056.post-21771544355352092652015-01-18T12:50:47.532-05:002015-01-18T12:50:47.532-05:00All the retires in Florida and California or where...All the retires in Florida and California or whereas the major base is needs to read this article. They should also know that their vote has been carrying Unity to victory and thus has perpetuated the fat cats in power who are more interested in the status quo than helping members. They are criminals pocketing union dues and doing nothing to help. the retirees should vote for solidarity in the next election and kick out the pimple faced pretender to the throne who calls himself Mulgrew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6178330661968922056.post-63777898960198860362015-01-18T11:19:01.221-05:002015-01-18T11:19:01.221-05:00 If the DOE wanted to completely break the union, ... If the DOE wanted to completely break the union, all they would have to do is offer prescription drugs, dental and vision for $50 a month and many members would jump ship. Members could take the other 50 a month, currently spent on nonexistent representation, and put it into a legal defense savings account that could be used for a proper defense from a competent advocate. Down with the useless UFT!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com