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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:17 PM Original message |
Breaking: 87% of Tacoma teachers vote to strike! |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
1. k&r |
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senseandsensibility (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
2. To become strike legal, teachers must jump through a myriad of |
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rsmith6621 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
3. REC +6 People are PISSED |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
4. In solidarity with the teachers! K&R |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
5. K&R! n/t |
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girl gone mad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
6. k & r |
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bvar22 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
7. Solidarity! |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
8. Always dangerous, I applaud their fortitude. |
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Betsy Ross (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
9. K&R in Solidarity. n/t |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
10. K&R |
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jimlup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 08:40 PM Response to Original message |
11. OH Shit well I knew it would hit somewhere soon. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
12. SOLIDARITY! |
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femmocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
13. K&R Standing with my fellow educators. |
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iemitsu (524 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 12:59 AM Response to Reply #13 |
42. thank you for your support. |
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IndyPragmatist (556 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
14. I never support a teacher strike, I'm sorry |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:09 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. The teachers are striking because the students are NOT the first priority. |
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IndyPragmatist (556 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:10 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. It doesn't seem that way |
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femmocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:15 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. Reassignments and involuntary transfers are often used to "punish" teachers. |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:21 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. This is precisely what happened to those who ran afoul of the current Super |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:39 PM Response to Reply #18 |
24. Actually, without clear rules, subjective reassignment is distablizing for |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 10:49 PM Response to Reply #18 |
28. Pay and reassignment are most certainly important for students |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 10:57 PM Response to Reply #18 |
32. I think all of thsoe issues are important for students |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 12:19 AM Response to Reply #18 |
37. Deleted message |
YvonneCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 02:25 PM Response to Reply #18 |
59. I suggest you delve into the issue of education reform... |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:10 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. I know a DUer with 47 students in 2 of his high school classes |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 10:51 PM Response to Reply #17 |
30. We have 35-40 in our kdg and 1st grade classes |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 11:56 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. That is insane |
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iemitsu (524 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 12:56 AM Response to Reply #35 |
41. yes, we short change our kids in this society. |
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Sabriel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 10:50 PM Response to Reply #14 |
29. They're workers, not martyrs |
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Broderick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 12:23 AM Response to Reply #14 |
39. Kids will survive but |
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Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 10:30 AM Response to Reply #14 |
53. Then the parents either should support the teachers or pay for private schooling. |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 06:16 PM Response to Reply #14 |
65. So teachers should just bend over and take whatever abuse their employers offer? (nt) |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
15. We struck in Florida in 68.....it was really tough. |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:13 PM Response to Reply #15 |
19. These teachers are fighting a Gates-led invasion of their district |
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marmar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
22. Solidarity !!!! |
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marlakay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 09:38 PM Response to Original message |
23. I know of someone in seattle area that got transferred |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 10:52 PM Response to Reply #23 |
31. Teachers don't get paid by the hour; they are on salary |
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FreeState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
25. K&R |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 10:37 PM Response to Original message |
26. Well I'm a commie, so I'm ALWAYS on the side |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
27. Who are the DUers? |
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iemitsu (524 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 11:35 PM Response to Reply #27 |
33. i'm one whose union voted tonight to strike. |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 12:17 AM Response to Reply #33 |
36. We will all be with you in spirit or in person |
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iemitsu (524 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 12:35 AM Response to Reply #36 |
40. yes. we'd all love it. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 10:33 AM Response to Reply #40 |
55. If y'all need pizza or something just let us know - |
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iemitsu (524 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 06:12 PM Response to Reply #55 |
64. wow, cool. |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 01:02 AM Response to Reply #36 |
43. +1. How sweet! |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 01:14 AM Response to Reply #33 |
45. With you in spirit! |
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stevedeshazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-12-11 11:39 PM Response to Original message |
34. +1 thanks again |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 12:21 AM Response to Original message |
38. Now. Where are those comfortable shoes? |
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DeSwiss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 01:07 AM Response to Original message |
44. GENERAL STRIKE!!! - K&R n/t |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 01:35 AM Response to Original message |
46. Spreading |
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iemitsu (524 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 08:38 AM Response to Reply #46 |
47. if this kicks off a general strike |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 08:41 AM Response to Original message |
48. Big time support from California! |
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marions ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
49. Excellent A+++ |
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iemitsu (524 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
50. i want to thank everyone here who has offered support |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 09:21 AM Response to Reply #50 |
51. Please keep us updated. |
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iemitsu (524 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 07:16 PM Response to Reply #51 |
68. here's the update i posted on another thread. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 10:30 AM Response to Reply #50 |
54. Strike fund...let us know where to send a few bucks. |
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iemitsu (524 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 07:33 PM Response to Reply #54 |
69. it was just the first day of the strike and i think we are fine for now |
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Greybnk48 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 09:29 AM Response to Original message |
52. GOOD!! Take it across the entire country! |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
56. Solidarity K&R nt |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
57. Kick for exposure |
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The Genealogist (495 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 02:18 PM Response to Original message |
58. I wish them the very best! |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
60. Kick |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
61. K & R! |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 03:50 PM Response to Original message |
62. Tacoma's on a roll! |
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Claudia Jones (464 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
63. full support |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
66. Kick for the Union. |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-11 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
67. From someone who has been on strike before I wish these teachers the best of luck |
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