While we can hope that the latest set back to Walker's "Budget Repair Bill" by the temporary restraining order issued today will result in a pull back from the demands of Governor Walker it's highly unlikely that will happen. He has shown that he is incapable of compromise and that his real intent all along is simply union busting.
You've shown the spirit of compromise by agreeing to wage and benefit concessions to no avail. Not only has he demanded this, he's also cutting 900 million dollars to school budgets over the next two years further hampering your efforts to properly educate Wisconsin children. Until we can officially remove him and other state republican legislators from office your hands, and ours, are tied.
What I'm about to suggest probably goes against the grain but I believe it's necessary to highlight the plight of public education in the state. Many of us know you spend your own money for supplies and teaching aids. That has to stop. What I'd suggest is when the need arises for supplies or teaching aids a note be sent home to the parents telling them what is needed. Point out that your wage and benefit concessions no longer afford you the luxury of spending your own personal income. Pointing out the 900 million dollars in budget cuts is advised as well.
Many of us also know the true amount of time you spend working as teacher despite having a little over two months off during the summer months. Most people get two weeks of vacation a year therefore requiring them to work 2000 hours in a 12 month period. It's time to quit giving your time away freely by exceeding this amount of time devoted to work. When 2000 hours is exceeded are you getting over time pay?
While I know most of you would prefer not to do this it is truly needed. It's not your fault that we have a Governor with so little regard for you, your efforts, and lastly, the children of Wisconsin. He is the one, along with his republican legislators, to blame for this. Why should you have to suffer even more from the callous treatment Governor Walker is heaping upon you?
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Parents get it. When I talk to them, they understand right away that the education cuts mean their kids will be sitting in classes with 62 other kids. They don't like the thought of that one bit.
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