Legal Costs Skyrocketing for Defiant Teachers Union

CNSNews.com ^ | 1/09/02 | Matt Pyeatt

[Mannaggia l'America]

One thing people need to get through their heads is that a teachers union is not some sort of altruistic group that is just looking out for the children. No, it is a union. A union looks supports the goals of the leadership, whatever those goals might be.

And a lot of them (especially out in the suburbs) absolutely hate it when you call them a "union". They like to call themselves a "professional association".

A year or two ago, a teacher (ahem, I mean "educator" - they prefer that too) complained to the local newspaper here about it being called a "union". Suprisingly, the paper stuck to its guns and continues to call them a union.

Now, in the cities, especially in the Northeast, they don't care if you call it a union. I remember a rally in Philly a few years ago with a hall full of teachers chanting "union, union, union".

[EdReform]

Bump and Ping!!

Association of American Educators
25201 Paseo de Alicia, Suite 104
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: 949-595-7979 or 1-800-704-7799
Fax: 949-595-7970
Email: info@aaeteachers.org
Website: www.aaeteachers.org

From their website: "The Association of American Educators is incorporated as a non-partisan, non-profit, professional trade association, IRS designation 501(c)(6). We avoid identification with partisan politics or religious agendas. Professional membership in the AAE is open to any employee of an educational entity. In addition, parents, business leaders, and legislators can support our efforts by becoming a monthly newsletter member."

[jwalsh07]

BECK!

Sue the bastards.

[George Frm Br00klyn Park]

"We avoid identification with partisan politics or religious agendas."

ER, That gave me the best laugh I've had all year. Peace and love, George.