‘Unwilling to work’ letter pulled (letter of "mass resignation" by teachers' union)

Times Leader ^ | 6/21/2005 | KASIA KOPEC

[Frumious Bandersnatch]

I say accept the resignation, but allow for the option of hiring back the good teachers at the board's discretion...

[HIDEK6]

Pursuant to our June 20, 2005 conversation, I am writing to advise you that to the extent the June 14, 2005 letter that was construed as a resignation is hereby rescinded.

The way I read this gibberish is it "rescinds" the way the school board interpreted the union's earlier letter.

What BS.

It is a classic non-apology apology.

The board should tell them to stuff it.

[EternalVigilance]

Hope this guy's not an English teacher.

No kidding.

[xenophiles]

"I am writing to advise you that to the extent the June 14, 2005 letter that was construed as a resignation is hereby rescinded."

Apart from the pathetic spectacle of a leader trying to rescind an ultimatum, has anyone noticed that the quoted sentence is ungrammatical?

[TheForceOfOne]

Bust the union.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Texas is a right to work State, so not all teachers are unionized, however, Pennsylvania is all union and they are paid well - our district averaged in the upper 80's for salaries - I wouldn't think a teacher would be willing to take a chance on that kind of salary, but apparently they feel more powerful than they are

[moog]

It still came from the same mainstream media that slanders our military and blames President Bush for everything.
I don't blame all of society's problems on any one thing, nor do I focus on the negative (I acknowledge both). Liberals do enough of that already.

I would rather see how I can help solve things rather than bicker and complain.

No, I don't think of myself as some kind of high-up person. Quite the opposite. I just keep trying every day to help make a difference in my little corner of the world.

[moog]

educate their own children in their own ideals

Yes, the Muslims apply that all too much:) Sorry, couldn't resist.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Good catch - it almost hurts to read it.

[EternalVigilance]

Yes, the Muslims apply that all too much:) Sorry, couldn't resist.

Are you comparing those who don't like Leftist 'educators' indoctrinating their kids in liberalism to Muslims?

If so, you have a problem.

[95 Bravo]

Whoever decide that public employees should be able to unionize was out of their ever-lovin' minds. It has become a monster. No matter how much money is fed into "public education", it is NEVER enough. 24% of Minnesota's state budget goes to education, and every year the MNEA whines they need more. If the ENTIRE state budget were allocated, it still wouldn't be enough to satisfy these leeches.
I'd love to see public unions busted. We'd find out real quick who was worth their salaries and who isn't. But good luck ever finding a way to do it. The politicians don't have the stones for the fight, and thus the public (us) will continue to be a big fat cash cow for the unions.

[TheForceOfOne]

Unions did serve a purpose once upon a time early in the industrial revolution but today they have become more of a liability for workers and employers. There are enough state and federal laws on the books now to cover the basic requirements to a safe and fair working environment for everyone.

The Teachers Union places union workers and administrative costs before the children and the quality of the service extended to the education of the children. Every time union contracts get renegotiated or the current contracts call for stepping up salaries and benefits more money is required without any consideration to the children getting better education. It is all me me me and screw the children.

[95 Bravo]

Absolutely true.

[TheForceOfOne]

Thanks,
Hey, I didn't see this article on a thread search. It was printed in the NY Post today. You should read it. I wanted to post it but I have to go to a funeral now.
http://www.nypost.com/commentary/commentary.htm

"BUSH DEFENDS 'HUMANE' GITMO"
By DEBORAH ORIN
WASHINGTON — President Bush yesterday passionately defended the Iraq war and the treatment of terror suspects at Guantanamo, saying America won't call it quits until the "coldblooded killers" terrorizing Iraq are defeated.

Also, the first article I mentioned is a good read too. It is about the liberals taking over the sight of the twin towers.
Same link as above http://www.nypost.com/commentary/commentary.htm
Tuesday, June 21, 2005

WRONG TIME, WRONG PLACE FOR LEFTIES' PC PRATTLE
By ANDREA PEYSER
NEARLY four years after her husband was murdered on 9/11 just because he was American, Loisanne Diehl stood in lower Manhattan, defending her beloved from those who would insist he deserved to die.

[KC_for_Freedom]

That's the only rational view to take, but since the school board is probably populated with teachers from other districts I wouldn't count on a position too sympathetic to the parents or taxpayers.

This school board is clearly not a patsy board elected primarily with the efforts of the teachers union. Their tough stand on the original letter shows this. They will likely accetpt this new letter though, since a judge would also likely rule that the original statement was ambiguous. I suspect the teachers will not follow this up with any teachers strike though. As a board I would consider any striking teacher at this point as a resignation.

[Temple Owl]

It appears the growth of vouchers and choice is bearing fruit. The teacher's union will collapse just the dimwit party.

[Renegade]

Hope a teacher in the district doesn't see your post ..You spelled superintendent wrong !!

[Renegade]

I believe teacher strikes are legal in Pennsylvania ( used to be ) for a certain period of time .

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Haha, did I? Sorry, I was in a hurry this morning - that is no excuse though - I should have been more careful. Thanks for pointing out my error, and I do mean that.....

[A CA Guy]

Accept the letter, abolish the teacher's union and change the law to read that no government or job connected with tax payer dollars may have salaries and benefits exceeding the average wage in the private sector.