The Truth about Teachers Unions

From Teachers Union Facts -- Although teachers unions were created to protect teachers' rights from unfair administrative decisions, many education reformers argue that the unions are now doing more to protect incompetent teachers than help students. Reform efforts related to teachers unions include merit pay, hiring and firing.

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dellagostino
dellagostino
6 months ago

a teacher myself, i involuntarily support a union; membership is not required but dues are. there is absolutely no incentive for my union to provide good service. it has a lock on its job (and elections of officers within does not constitute answerability). at the very least, the monopoly on representation should be eliminated and unions should bid on representation contracts for fixed terms.

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    U.S. Education Secretary Lauds Michigan's High Bar For Graduation
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