Black People Politics : Chicago teacher strike poses test for unions

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In the Spirit of Sankofa,




... In the end, education reform, as proposed by the President's administration, appears to be the only solution to this dilemma. Teachers have failed to take over their unions and are drifting away from what's best for the students.

In the past, teachers unions could count on a Democratic White House to fight back on their behalf. But Obama's education secretary, Arne Duncan, is a former head of Chicago Public Schools who has pushed for many of the changes that unions oppose.

With the weak economy, unions have seen massive teacher layoffs, increased class sizes and school districts unable or unwilling to boost teacher salaries. Like other public employee unions, they are also under attack from Republican governors like Scott Walker of Wisconsin, who signed a measure last year to curb collective bargaining rights and limit benefits for state workers.
The 2.2-million member NEA has lost more than 100,000 members since 2010, as fewer public school teachers are hired and more charter schools open, most of which are not unionized. At the 1.5 million-member AFT, years of steady growth have leveled off.

Chicago teacher strike poses test for unions

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Thousands of public school teachers rally outside Chicago Public Schools district headquarters on the first day of strike action over teachers' contracts on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 in Chicago. For the first …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The massive teacher strike in Chicagooffers a high-profile test for the nation's teacher unions, which have seen their political influence threatened as a growing reform movement seeks to expand charter schools, get private companies involved with failing schools and link teacher evaluations to student test scores.
Union leaders are taking a major stand on teacher evaluations, one of the key issues in the Chicago dispute. If they lose there, it could have ripple effects around the country.
The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association — the nation's two largest teacher unions — have been playing defense in jurisdictions around the country as Republicans and Democrats alike seek greater concessions in a bid to improve ailing public schools.
http://news.yahoo.com/chicago-teacher-strike-poses-test-unions-071221549.html



Peace In,



 
This is a right wingnut view. Is this about pay or is it about class size and tenure? Both issues are about students







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Several reports have emerged that these teachers in Chicago are already getting paid 69,0000 - 76,000 a year, and that does not include benefits. It's sickening that they even have the gall to ask for more. I hope Mayor Emanuel and the CBOE don't cave to their demands.



In the Spirit of Sankofa,




... Do you have any data or sources in support of the allegation to share?



Peace In,




 
This is a right wingnut view. Is this about pay or is it about class size and tenure? Both issues are about students..


In the Spirit of Sankofa,




... Is your reply largely to the previous poster? Help me understand where you are going with this.

Actually, all of it trickles down and benefits the student, even in a round about way; if not directly. But it seems the unions will have to compromise on tenure of those teachers not worth their salt, so to speak.



Peace In,
 

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