So we can say you're not a union backer eh Brian? We agree here and to go along with that I don't think any government employees should be unionized including teachers. Taxes that pay government employee salaries are paid by people of all political stripes. And the left controls all unions
On Feb 5, 2017 5:09 PM, "Brian Bednarek" <[email protected]> wrote: > In NJ the teachers union is a HUGE political force that basically is the > main reason property taxes never will go down ... approximately 73% of my > property taxes go to fund the schools, teacher's salaries and healthcare > costs ... we call the NJEA the New Jersey Extortion Association as opposed > to the New Jersey Education Association!!! Obviously if you are a teacher > in NJ, you love the union, the starting salary is $48,631 and the average > salary is $68,797!!! Not a bad gig especially with the cadillac healthcare > plan that cost nothing and a guaranteed 3.5% annual pay raise!!! > > So, I personally am against the union and the way we pay for schools in NJ > ... there are over 500 school districts with superintendent of schools and > staff that all make over $100k!!! > > Twice in my lifetime I had jobs that forced me to join a union, both times > i felt screwed over by them ... they basically took dues and got rich!!! > > On Sun, Feb 5, 2017 at 5:18 PM, Keith In Tampa <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I'm curious what everyone's opinion is who has posted in this thread, but >> most especially Pittalum's opinion; (And I will admit that your posts >> Pittalum have got me to thinking!); >> >> What is your "Opinion/Perspective/Observations" of the Teacher's Union? >> Do you see this organization as a positive influence that benefits not only >> the teachers but also the students? If the answer is "No"; then do you see >> any way to modify the organization where it would still allow the purpose >> of the union; (e.g.; Collective Bargaining); but limit the organization to >> where the purpose of schools is more well served? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Fri, Feb 3, 2017 at 8:44 PM, 'Perplexed' via PoliticalForum < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> >>> My kids attended a private school and 33% of the students were there on >>> "vouchers" before there were vouchers. They were called "scholarships" and >>> private schools have offered them to underprivileged and minority kids for >>> decades. How in the hell do you think Obama went to one of the most >>> expensive private K-12 schools in America? >>> >>> >>> On Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 5:06:30 PM UTC-5, Pittalum wrote: >>>> >>>> How do you think the parents of kids currently in those private schools >>>> would feel about a bunch of voucher clutching underprivilegeds banging on >>>> the doors to get in... >>>> >>>> On Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 2:40:21 PM UTC-5, btdt100 wrote: >>>>> >>>>> It would end real fast by empowering parents to put their kids in >>>>> private schools with a voucher system. >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>> -- >>> Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. >>> For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum >>> >>> * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ >>> * It's active and moderated. 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