To: letsgonova19087
2 posted on
08/28/2006 9:35:12 PM PDT by
LauraleeBraswell
(Try reading the article before you post)
To: letsgonova19087
Ques. 1. Depends on the state. In N.Y, teachers are forbidden to strike [the Taylor Law]. Can they be jailed? Possibly, especially if they ignore a back to work order from a judge. Does it happen much? Nope. Are they fired? Haven't seen it in my lifetime. What the state does is fine the Union and the teachers [two days' pay for each day on strike]. The meat hooks strike anyway.
Can you do anything? Don't know. But if you're going in worried about the impact on you, you shouldn't ask the question. If your position is the right one, and you don't have the stones to risk the consequences, you shouldn't be asking the questions. Right is right. Consequences be damned [assuming no illegality on your part].
3 posted on
08/28/2006 9:37:03 PM PDT by
PzLdr
("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
To: letsgonova19087
You would probably have to have a lawyer review their union contract if you want to find out.
4 posted on
08/28/2006 9:37:54 PM PDT by
LauraleeBraswell
(Try reading the article before you post)
To: letsgonova19087
Could be the best think that could happen to you.
Now, instead of spending hours a day on socialist indoctrination, you could go to the library, pick out a book and LEARN SOMETHING. No chance of that happening if you are in school with these people.
Organize study groups. Send the teachers a message - we will learn better WITHOUT you.
Good luck!
6 posted on
08/28/2006 10:00:58 PM PDT by
Fido969
("The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax." - Albert Einstein)
To: metmom; tamed
We have a student here interested in home schooling, as his teachers do not want to work. I believe that he is interested in a self started study group, do you have suggestions?
9 posted on
08/29/2006 8:00:08 AM PDT by
Fraxinus
To: letsgonova19087
This is NOT a waste of time. The future plans of a whole grade of graduating seniors depends on this plus the kids behind them.
There was a stiuation many years ago that I recall, where the teachers struck and they did it for such a long time that it threatened the kids ability to go to college. I don't remember how it all panned out but the kids were furious for the same reasons you mentioned.
Obviously, the teachers are not striking over working conditions. PA is a tough state to homeschool in, but that is an option. It would be the ultimate irony if the kids and their families boycotted the school by homeschooling for the year.
11 posted on
08/29/2006 2:04:57 PM PDT by
metmom
(Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
To: DaveLoneRanger; Tired of Taxes
12 posted on
08/29/2006 2:05:27 PM PDT by
metmom
(Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
To: letsgonova19087
Sounds like what happened to my schoo about 6 years back. Here is what the teachers get in our area:
1. Average Salary of $50,000.00
2. Full Dental and Medical and Life
3. Generous Vacation Package
4. Full Pension
5. Insurance untill they die
6. Paid Funeral
7. 401K and other retirment plans
And they have the balls to say they are underpaid and only want to help the "children". That is why they made the threat to strike. You show me another job you can get with a 4 year degree that has that kind of benefits package.
17 posted on
08/29/2006 9:35:35 PM PDT by
LukeL
To: letsgonova19087
I'm moving to PA from CA, so this is of interest to me. I found these sites that may assist you & your fellow students (teachers post here too, not necessarily from your township), but there is quite a bit of information on PA teacher strikes in and around the Wayne, PA area.
http://www.topix.net/forum/city/wayne-pa/T9F7FN5JJR38C9AOV/p56#lastPost
The link is to the last, current, page of comments. You can go back to read previous, more relevant comments.
I also found this page directly concerning PA teacher strikes:
http://www.stopteacherstrikes.org/
Best of luck to you.
19 posted on
08/29/2006 9:44:43 PM PDT by
cgk
(I don't see myself as a conservative. I see myself as a religious, right-wing, wacko extremist.)
To: letsgonova19087
My teachers are striking. My Teachers were ugly.
28 posted on
08/30/2006 5:45:37 PM PDT by
lowbridge
(I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather. Not screaming, like his passengers.)
To: letsgonova19087
29 posted on
08/30/2006 5:57:27 PM PDT by
VOA
To: letsgonova19087; Owl_Eagle; brityank; Physicist; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA; GOPJ; abner; baseballmom; ...
Pa. Striking Teachers Ping
Check this website (stopteacherstrikes.org)
And be real suspicious of the House Bill pending that will prohibit teacher strikes but give the power to approve raises to state-appointed arbitrators.
37 posted on
08/30/2006 8:37:50 PM PDT by
Tribune7
To: letsgonova19087
Many prayers for your efforts! Don't let the liberals stand in your way! Maybe a petition that can be converted into a giant billboard sign? Live webcam once they do strike? The world is yours, my FRiend! I hope some great FReepers can provide you with better ideas and some assistance!
Good luck!
To: letsgonova19087
Many prayers for your efforts! Don't let the liberals stand in your way! Maybe a petition that can be converted into a giant billboard sign? Live webcam once they do strike? The world is yours, my FRiend! I hope some great FReepers can provide you with better ideas and some assistance!
Good luck!
To: letsgonova19087
Where in Pennsylvania do you live? Our legislators are running a bit scared right now because of the "Clean Sweep" movement.
Now is the time for you, your parents and friends to contact your state senator and representative and order them to ban school strikes,
46 posted on
08/31/2006 8:54:48 AM PDT by
Temple Owl
(Excelsior! Onward and upward.)
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