tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post5326939261647895941..comments2023-10-01T06:53:05.812-04:00Comments on The Washington Teacher: What Has The WTU Done For RIF'ed Teachers Lately ?Candi Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12266880795971626269noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-55139203768434610382010-01-10T18:27:50.814-05:002010-01-10T18:27:50.814-05:00Even if there is a tentative agreement and even if...Even if there is a tentative agreement and even if it gets voted in as a new contract, I still don't see DC teachers voting to reelect George Parker. Despite the fact that he'll say he "delivered" a contract, there are so many other areas of gross mismanagement and horrible union leadership under Parker that that I doubt if he's going to be reelected.<br />Any vote for a new contract isn't to be seen as a vote of confidence in Parker. I want both a new contract and Parker replaced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-25024136569885524792010-01-08T07:49:52.985-05:002010-01-08T07:49:52.985-05:00I urge my former co-workers don't be fooled wi...I urge my former co-workers don't be fooled with this new contract. I fear that George will pull out this MIRACLE of a new contract right before the elections. I fear that people will go for the money (we know that Rhee thinks she can buy anything with enough money). The new contrat will surely give you a nice raise but what will you be giving away in the process. Please read the WHOLE contract and make sure it is fair to you and your co-workers. I am confident that George will deliver a new contract before the election in the hopes that you guys jump for the money and then re-elect him. Don't fall for the okie doke!!!classicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-83947825689070303512010-01-07T23:17:46.908-05:002010-01-07T23:17:46.908-05:00It's funny how George sent out an email today ...It's funny how George sent out an email today about the LSRT and budget process for next year but he still has not responded to my email.....hmmmmmmmCrystal Proctornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-57516964195144080382010-01-07T17:21:06.632-05:002010-01-07T17:21:06.632-05:00Georgie, porgie president pie, kiss this union stu...Georgie, porgie president pie, kiss this union stuff goodbye. We, the members come out to say, Georgie, porgie go away!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-20240514465331272442010-01-07T10:33:31.148-05:002010-01-07T10:33:31.148-05:00Food for Thought.....
Be very aware that 266 DCPS...Food for Thought.....<br /><br />Be very aware that 266 DCPS certified educators were riffed under the Rhee Administraton during the 2.5 years of WTU tentative agreement (TA) negotiation process.<br /><br />What do you think will happen to others, if a new WTU tentative agreement is voted on under the Rhee administration in 2010?<br /><br />Will you be next?<br /><br />Rif'd Certified Educator - Nov. 2, 2009Sheila H. Gillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-73329343709130136152010-01-07T07:33:08.505-05:002010-01-07T07:33:08.505-05:00I am "hopeful" that George Parker is ga...I am "hopeful" that George Parker is gathering his stuff from his office because May is only 4 months away... na na na nah....hey, hey, heeeeyyyyy...goodbye!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-84838216735758052012010-01-07T00:07:57.784-05:002010-01-07T00:07:57.784-05:00Parker also said in the letter that "I am hop...Parker also said in the letter that "I am hopeful that the WTU negotiations team and DCPS will reach a tentative agreement in the next 30 days" for members to "review" and "vote on."usereasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-76297371986093293352010-01-06T20:56:54.549-05:002010-01-06T20:56:54.549-05:00The latest union mailing said that there was a &qu...The latest union mailing said that there was a "productive" contract meeting between "Rhee's camp" and the union but that does NOT mean a thing! We have heard that for two years now! A productive meeting to George could mean that the donuts showed up on time and the coffee was hot. Don't believe a word George Parker tells you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-78355426697202374652010-01-06T20:25:09.335-05:002010-01-06T20:25:09.335-05:00Some of the school staff have put over 30 years in...Some of the school staff have put over 30 years into union dues, why don't they have adequate resources to represent the illegally laid off staff? As a outsider, speaking out, I am amazed at the emperors with no clothes, who call themselves city leaders.DC parentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-51049364702192971682010-01-06T20:21:00.308-05:002010-01-06T20:21:00.308-05:00Anonymous @ 7:46 I have not heard that a contract ...Anonymous @ 7:46 I have not heard that a contract is ready to be voted on. According to a WTU robo call, WTU is meeting with Rhee's team and Schmoke, the mediator. No other details have been provided to my knowledge.The Wash, Teacherhttp://thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-81762543405221974452010-01-06T19:46:59.784-05:002010-01-06T19:46:59.784-05:00Candi,
I am sorry that this is off topic but ther...Candi,<br /><br />I am sorry that this is off topic but there wass a rumor going around the last few meetings I had to attend for my position that the new contract is ready to be voted on? Do you know anything about this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-15834455876376093462010-01-06T18:06:28.813-05:002010-01-06T18:06:28.813-05:00Other unions in the local area make sure their mem...Other unions in the local area make sure their members get represented through the entire process. Amazing that Parker is taking the position.Keep fighting for your rights.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097158142844550473.post-57366964401254909532010-01-06T17:32:32.881-05:002010-01-06T17:32:32.881-05:00It is troubling to me that laid-off DC teachers ha...It is troubling to me that laid-off DC teachers have to beg the union for legal representation. This is what your dues is supposed to be for!<br /><br />Organize your RID'ed teachers and hire an attorney among yourselves. Call the bar association to ask for suggestions. Call the national union and ask for their advice. Call the Department of Labor and see if they can help. It is the legal duty of the union to represent you!<br /><br />Good luck!Linda/RetiredTeacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613269510654597179noreply@blogger.com