Chicago Teachers Union files complaint to block schools from lengthening day

Chicago Teachers Union files complaint to block schools from lengthening day



I'm sorry, but I'm just not buying the grounds for this lawsuit.

There are several factors at play here. The most important factor, if what this suit claims is true, anyone that was "intimidated" or "coerced", would have been paraded in-front of the local media by the union. Another factor that strikes me as odd is, why haven't the union produced this "Waiver" that allegedly violates the collective bargaining agreement to the local media? A few schools took the deal with zero qualms. Those teachers are still in the union, and continue paying dues, unless I'm mistaken. So far, I haven't heard anything about those teachers "Leaving" the union. Have you?

With all the slanderous comments about unions coming from the GOP, this action by this union adds more trash to such talk. It reeks of a selfish mentality, not any legal standing. These schools "Chose" this method for helping the children, with a little financial incentive. If anyone may become intimidated, or coerced, it just could be those teachers for standing up and doing the right thing, by their own union honchos. I urge the Chicago Teachers Union to drop this waste of union dues funds, and consider the commitment to these children these teachers have made.

Like I've stated above, I'm not buying the grounds for this lawsuit. And in all honesty, it really does make you guys look very bad, and selfish.