Magnificent Seven: Teacher's Backlash to CTA

Monday, October 20, 2008

Teacher's Backlash to CTA

Marc spoke with his union rep. regarding the CTA donation and fuond out he can make a statement by requesting the portion of his dues that are used for political purposes to be refunded. My friend Natalie also called me this morning and told me of some of her family members who work in the education field and gave me a website that speaks to the issue. I don't advocate pulling your kids out of school however, as this really only hurts the local school and cuts their funding. It wouldn't impact the CTA but I do feel writing letters to the editor and also to the CTA is a wonderful way to let our voices be heard on this nasty little mistake.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...: This isn't a nasty little mistake - it's a HUGE in your face mistake and the CTA knew all along what they were doing, SHAME ON THEM! I hope this spurs a big backlash and people stand up for what is right!!; October 20, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Anna K. said...: I am enjoying every minute of being pregnant! Thanks for your comment. I cant believe what the union did. I'm glad there is a way to fight back!; October 21, 2008 at 5:56 PM
beetlebabee said...: If you have a story or comment you can share about your experience on CTA Tuesday, you can post it on a page with the others here: http://beetlebabee.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/cta-tuesday-response/; October 21, 2008 at 6:17 PM
beetlebabee said...: Not only did they spend 1.3 million to fight prop 8, but they spent 450k MORE just recently to fight prop 4, Sarah's law for parental notification. Teachers in our area are just livid. I'm glad you were able to take action.

This fight for marriage is such a big issue. It really flushes out the true colors of some of these organizations and makes it clear just how big this battle is, and how strong our enemy is. Every generation has it’s battles. My grandpa’s generation fought the world wars. Our grandfathers before them fought a hundred wars for freedom. In every country, on every continent, the human soul hungers for freedom and pays a price to obtain it. Sometimes the price is goods and means, sacrifice, sweat and tears. Sometimes the price is blood, and it’s paid. This fight is the fight of our generation. It will affect more than our state, it will affect our entire nation for generations to come.

http://beetlebabee.wordpress.com/2008/10/26/why-preserve-man-woman-marriage/; October 29, 2008 at 10:27 AM
emi. said...: the best part of this experience has been where i've realized that we really can help our society be better. whether or not prop 8 passes-- we all need to work together to make families stronger. all families.

thank you for your site and your courage.

gender matters. children have a right to a mom and a dad.

http://prop8discussion.wordpress.com/category/children-have-a-right-to-a-mom-and-a-dad/

and

http://prop8discussion.wordpress.com/category/separate-but-equal/; November 4, 2008 at 11:29 AM