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The next year or so in Wisconsin is going to be entertaining to watch.
So, given all the momentum organized labor built up before these recall elections, youd think theyd use this opportunity to really punish Republicans for their assault on unions, right? Wouldnt they spend their resources decrying the deep injustice Scott Walker foisted upon the middle class by making government employees contribute to their own pensions?
Well, not exactly.
In fact, with the television ad war in full swing, it appears that not a single ad is being run that addresses the collective-bargaining issue.
They are going after Sen. Alberta Darling for approving a college tuition hike of 5.5 percent (while the previous governor, Democrat Jim Doyle, increased University of Wisconsin tuition by 18.2 percent and 15.4 percent in two successive years.)
As a side note, this claim that Republicans cut $800 million from education is bogus general school aids were reduced, but were replaced by the higher health-care and pension contributions required by Scott Walkers collective-bargaining bill. The only school districts harmed were the ones who rushed back to the negotiating table to Walker-proof their teacher benefits, as they value teacher pension benefits more than actual teachers.
My daughter is a teacher in Wisconsin. Her wages have been frozen with the outlook for a raise slim in the next few years. Her class sizes will increase as the district is not going to replace several retirees. I tried to tell her about the american public's view of teachers...basically a total hatred of them, even the good ones. But she didnt listen. I can see having the public employees contribute, I had no problem with that. But to strip collective bargaining? No reason for it at all. As for merit pay? Why no mention of it? It should be a TOP priority now of the districts. Nice sized bonuses for a job well done seems only something mandatory if you ask me.
My daughter is a teacher in Wisconsin. Her wages have been frozen with the outlook for a raise slim in the next few years. Her class sizes will increase as the district is not going to replace several retirees. I tried to tell her about the american public's view of teachers...basically a total hatred of them, even the good ones. But she didnt listen. I can see having the public employees contribute, I had no problem with that. But to strip collective bargaining? No reason for it at all. As for merit pay? Why no mention of it? It should be a TOP priority now of the districts. Nice sized bonuses for a job well done seems only something mandatory if you ask me.
My daughter is a teacher in Wisconsin. Her wages have been frozen with the outlook for a raise slim in the next few years. Her class sizes will increase as the district is not going to replace several retirees. I tried to tell her about the american public's view of teachers...basically a total hatred of them, even the good ones. But she didnt listen. I can see having the public employees contribute, I had no problem with that. But to strip collective bargaining? No reason for it at all. As for merit pay? Why no mention of it? It should be a TOP priority now of the districts. Nice sized bonuses for a job well done seems only something mandatory if you ask me.
Not all Americans hate teachers. Only Republicans. They don't want an educated populace. The "educated" are more difficult to control and less likely to believe that "science" includes "mysticism". Remember Sarah and the famous teacher "eye roll"? She represents.
