In case you're wondering, those are my union dues at work.

I think the pirate flags are very appropriate. The NEA/CTA is nothing but a high-pressure political party unto itself, run by castrati men and women who wear Lane Bryant stretch pants.

If you ever dare to criticize the union in front of them they treat you like excrement and try to get the principal to get rid of you.

Wing,

I'm w/Kevin on this one. Lane Bryant stretch pants??? LMAO You need to write more, You have a way with words.

Spambot hit this one fast.

So let me get this straight…. the very people who are supposed to be at the forefront of thought; the forefront of diversity and opinions, the ones who encourage different ideas are the ones that seek to silence one who holds a dissenting view. Just another example of how "illiberal" the Liberal establishment is.

These people (the teachers unions) are more than self-serving arrogant incompetents, that are destroying not just our economy, but our culture and our country as well by poisoning generations of our children with their anti-American teachings. They must be outlawed not only for the good of our nation, but for the good of our children as well.

The education of today's youth – tomorrow's leaders – has been on a steady decline for some time now. I contribute this decline to teacher unions. How does one proclaim to unionize the education system? We, as a nation, do not have equal standards from state to state, pay is not comparable to the task, educators teach not to educate but to influence a higher passing of mandated tests.

Each school has criteria for graduation, why not have this, at least, standardized. Not with teacher's unions, they will do all that they can to stifle progress in the name of job protection.

I taught in public school for a short while, in a non-unionized system, and even there, it's amazing how entrenched the union mentality is. Almost every feature of a union contract is present in their contract. What is it about education as an industry that fosters this?

And, yes, if you notice that I write in complete, properly-structured sentences, and can even spell, it helps explain why my tenure (as a science teacher) was so short: they don't like to be made to look bad. I never worked with such an ill-educated and illiterate bunch as when I was a teacher.

Maybe their lack of (actual) education is what attracts them so to unions. They may have a fair degree of training, but little education, even if they scammed a PhD in education (or Ed.D) along the way.

I work in an academic library in the state capitol of Alabama.
After dealing with the requests of the students that are education majors (don't show me how to find it, just show me where it is), it is very scary to think that if they manage to graduate, they will be entrusted with the education of our children.

The teachers that return for "certification requirements" in the summer are soooo lazy.
Their number one FAQ is "Don't you have an example that I can copy?"

We lose more articles (cut or torn from journals) from the education journals than all others combined. The number one journal for lost articles (stolen, torn out, or cut away) is the Phi Delta Kappan.

The teachers unions (even here in Texas) have repeatedly stated that competition in schools is a bad thing. I would like to know why. They don't like competition ANYWHERE.
Not in the schools, not in gym class, and certainly not on the playground.

Whene the governement takes over something, the first two things you lose are profit and competition. These are the two things which force a company to do its best. If you have to shaow a profit, you MUST offer a quality product.
Apparently, the unions are incapable of providing that quality. Therefore, thet must restrict competition.

Of course this cartoon is appropriate. Most unions are reminiscent of the times of slavery. The union bosses are nothing more than the slave masters using the slaves to maintain control over private business.