No one, and I mean no one I know, truly wants a strike.
Not for ideological reasons, not for any reason. But a strike there may be if CPS forces the issue.
Look at what the teachers in Detroit are going through right now. Nasty business. I promise to post some info on what is going on in Detroit ASAP.
To the teachers out there, what is the deal-breaker issue for you? What would you strike over?
To our other readers, what issues, if used for a strike, would make you think the teachers went too far in walking out? What issues would make you think CPS pushed it too far?
I would like to say, if a strike, real or theatened, is on the agenda, why isn't our union holding informational meetings right now? They should do the math and advise us how much we should start saving right now for a one week, two week, or one month strike. The credit union could make a marketing coup right now if they would help us open up anticipated strike savings accounts.
How much would be enough to get you through a strike?
Let's figure a month long walkout (I know that is long by historical standards, but better safe than sorry). How much do you need to set aside starting now?
I would estimate most teachers would need between 3 and 4 thousand set aside to make it a month without pay and still pay all their bills on time.
To save $3,ooo, a teacher would have to save $125 a pay period for the next 24 checks they receive. For $4,000, the amount goes to $167 for the next 24 pay periods.
Is there anyone out there doing this? Or will you let your credit rating be punished?
Why isn't this part of the teacher induction service?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
The question is not really whether the CTU or its members want a strike or not. The question is whether CPS wants a strike or not.
Post a Comment