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Midwest states are losing union power

by legislators have made them look bad

Jun 9, 2011

We are constantly bombarded with a commercial telling us tenure is bad and new teachers are better than older ones. Unions did help with salaries, insurance, etc., but their power is very diminished.

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Rin We already have a bill that takes away Professional Service Contracts, for new employees. I think we do not do a good job educating the public exactly what safeguards are afforded to tenure or professional services contract teachers. What most people do not understand about this issue is it actually gives teachers the same protection (knowing why y...See More

Jun 9, 2011

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Janine Spiess Unions have made a huge difference in our country. Unfortunately some bigger unions have given the public a negative idea of what a union does. When you discuss unions with friends, there are more negative stories than positive. My father was part of a union in the 60's and it made a huge difference in the working conditions. They do help us but I ...See More

Jun 9, 2011

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B. Smith I agree... The unions have made significant changes in the workplace... But states are starting to take away their power and where will that leave us?

On 6/09/11, Janine Spiess wrote: > Unions have made a huge difference in our country. > Unfortunately some bigger unions have given the public a > negative idea of what a union does...See More

Jun 9, 2011

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