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HiPointDem

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6. "I HOPE... our national leaders are sensing that the rank and file is way out in front of them."

Reply to Smarmie Doofus (Reply #5)

Sun Sep 16, 2012, 06:55 PM

Sep 2012

Mine too. "make it so"

PS: I think there's no other way to explain the passivity and collusion of the national unions except some kind of 'bought-off-ness,' from careerism on up to real cash. I just don't see another explanation that fits the facts. The chicago strike was an opportunity for the national unions. They wasted it.

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So, assuming this is a win for chicago teachers, what are the repercussions and developments? [View all] HiPointDem Sep 2012 OP

If you were a teacher tama Sep 2012 #1

I'm not talking about CTU, I'm talking about NEA & AFT, the national umbrella unions for most local HiPointDem Sep 2012 #2

It was understood. tama Sep 2012 #3

Why the Chicago Teachers Strike is a "Game Changer" HiPointDem Sep 2012 #4

In my darker moments I'm thinking Gates $$$ and other inducements.... Smarmie Doofus Sep 2012 #5

"I HOPE... our national leaders are sensing that the rank and file is way out in front of them." HiPointDem Sep 2012 #6

Have NEA or AFT made any statements in support of the striking teachers? Reader Rabbit Sep 2012 #7

weingarten's: HiPointDem Sep 2012 #8