Attacking Labor Unions

If anyone thinks that the attack on teachers’ unions is about children, then they are sadly mistaken. The attack on unions has always been, throughout history, about profit, control, and power.
Here is an interesting commentary on the subject of labor unions in a “conservative” environment from the University of Hawaii. It discusses [...]

Dear UFT Leaders:

I am a career teacher who has always shown commitment and support to our union. From the time I was a fledgling teacher, I have attended executive board meetings and rallies, organized and assisted with voting, created and distributed fliers, and generally supported our union in any way possible. I will always [...]

“Behold, I Send You Forth as Sheep in the Midst of Wolves”

There is a Great Divide between old and new teachers, but according to the welcoming committee at the NYCTF New Teacher Ceremony, the reason is because “older teachers don’t like you. And they shouldn’t. They are afraid of you because you have the power to do what they can’t. You can change the schools. You [...]