Michael Hohmann wrote: > The Strib reports that hundreds of Mpls. teachers, many > carrying placards, paraded in a union-organized protest > yesterday at District headquarters, to demand increased wages. > The wage demands are based on a contract clause > (from the current contract which expired 6/30) that provides > increased wages for increased years of service and for getting more > education. The Districtis currently in negotiations with the union > for a new two-year contract.
At least two of the protesters in the Tribune photo are holding signs saying, "No teacher left behind." Kinda let's you know what Job 1 is in Minneapolis. I would be much more sympathetic if teachers were requesting better discipline in their schools, less bureaucracy, better support from Human Resources, or jobs for their laid off co-workers. But no, it about money! I hope that Minneapolis School Board has the wherewithal to negotiate a contract that will enable the new superintendent to have more flexibility assigning teachers to schools, allow testing of teachers in their subjects, and make it easier for to remove ineffectual teachers. However, I seriously doubt that a DFL dominated school board will request from a labor union what is needed to raise educational standards. Sad how nothing seems to change in the Minneapolis Public Schools, but we should all be comforted knowing that the vegetables are safe. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
