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In reply to the discussion: No seniority, no water fountains, no parking spaces, no desks for teachers, counselors not required. [View all]elzenmahn
(904 posts)31. I think the meme that teachers suck...
...is a subdivision of a larger meme - that ALL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES suck.
Even more important, is the meme that THEIR DARNED UNIONS suck.
It's all a push to privatize. The messaging. The vilifying. The trotting out of Duncan and Rhee. The charter schools. The breaking of unions.
Somebody is trying to open up a potentially $30 billion dollar - plus market, and we'll be damned if we get in their way.
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No seniority, no water fountains, no parking spaces, no desks for teachers, counselors not required. [View all]
madfloridian
Feb 2013
OP
As they see they have no opposition, they are enabled to harm teachers more.
madfloridian
Feb 2013
#7
Even on DU teachers are denigrated and disrespected. Many DUers say the worst shit about teachers
riderinthestorm
Feb 2013
#21
Unity is not the friend of the rich and powerful. They NEED the US to fail.
MichiganVote
Feb 2013
#10
They just need slaves who will not be smart enough to revolt. Oh yes and less taxes.........that too
lunasun
Feb 2013
#26
That's why I speak out. Those still teaching will accept it rather than lose their jobs.
madfloridian
Feb 2013
#18
Disgusting and disrespectful. Why do we need all workplaces to be like sweatshops?
Overseas
Feb 2013
#17
This is what we pay Union dues for, so they (Union's negotiators) can protect us from public rape
1-Old-Man
Feb 2013
#20
Yes, and those conveyor belt kids had better perform (nb) well on standardized tests
lapislzi
Feb 2013
#40