tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post4947293812286514472..comments2024-03-07T15:25:26.971-05:00Comments on ICEUFT Blog: DA REPORT: Randi, Randi and More Randi but Next Month it's the ContractJeff Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11728874415155394751noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-13409967002650937952009-04-05T15:46:00.000-04:002009-04-05T15:46:00.000-04:00We can make it happen if there are many of us and ...We can make it happen if there are many of us and we demand it from the UFT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-42394358431251725152009-04-04T13:16:00.000-04:002009-04-04T13:16:00.000-04:00Great Points. But lets face it, the position that ...Great Points. But lets face it, the position that Unity has put us in puts us back to the 1930's when the principals had all the power. That's the situation we are in now. It would be great to get back Seniority Transfers but do you really think that the DOE will give anything back. They just want to take from us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-82097198382370119772009-04-02T21:51:00.000-04:002009-04-02T21:51:00.000-04:00good point.good point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-42686822163373300612009-04-02T05:46:00.000-04:002009-04-02T05:46:00.000-04:00I think highly important to restore the seniority ...I think highly important to restore the seniority transfer -- specially in the climate of administrators abusing their power. <BR/><BR/>This is an environment of nepotism and harassment. We need the seniority transfer back to even the playing field and to leave abusive administrators -- to a point where they also have to be accountable for their actions. <BR/><BR/>The open market is not open. Principals control who they allow to leave by disparaging reputations of very good professionals (letters can be put in files for no reason, and these cannot be removed). <BR/><BR/>A movement toward restoring seniority transfers would make it a fairer method -- by evening the playing field for all, based on time served -- to allow teachers and specially more reduced staff such as guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers to procure transfers based on seniority and clustering.somewhatsunnyposthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366331449296035053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-74360843874060505932009-03-31T21:57:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:57:00.000-04:00Double zeroes would be a disaster when DC 37 has a...Double zeroes would be a disaster when DC 37 has already set a pattern as have the uniform unions of 4% and 4% over two years (uniforms got a better welfare fund deal). We need to get a whole lot back to defer our pattern raise that anyone could negotiate at this point.<BR/><BR/>James EternoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-83395004506036633642009-03-31T17:05:00.000-04:002009-03-31T17:05:00.000-04:00In fact, the 37.5 minutes is already incorporated ...In fact, the 37.5 minutes is already incorporated into the school day in multi-session schools like the one in which I work. And we do, in fact, use it to teach kids in real classes, not those classes that aren't really classes that I read about in Edwize.<BR/><BR/>What's it like to teach a class that isn't a class?NYC Educatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188066345722781723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-41792121041291260022009-03-30T20:50:00.000-04:002009-03-30T20:50:00.000-04:00Was that last comment from Angel Gonzalez?Was that last comment from Angel Gonzalez?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-44342417842644377232009-03-29T22:04:00.000-04:002009-03-29T22:04:00.000-04:00How about Unity co-endorsing a few well-known left...How about Unity co-endorsing a few well-known leftists who now serve on the executive board only because of Unity? Unity must prefer the Stalinist variety over the Trotskyists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-55478759162065119702009-03-29T20:44:00.000-04:002009-03-29T20:44:00.000-04:00Oh yeah and I think Marjorie Sternberg is a leader...Oh yeah and I think Marjorie Sternberg is a leader of CSEW, not ICE. Get your facts straight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-68301022327304948542009-03-29T20:43:00.000-04:002009-03-29T20:43:00.000-04:00The Unity faithful are back to red baiting. That'...The Unity faithful are back to red baiting. That's sad. Swerdlow is TJC. I don't think she would be happy being called ICE. Anyone who implies that ICE endorses the PL platform doesn't know what they are talking about. Plenty of left leaning people with the Unity Caucus but I don't see ICE red baiting Unity. Maybe you guys should start red baiting them too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-40529135917890854932009-03-29T18:00:00.000-04:002009-03-29T18:00:00.000-04:00It is critical that we NEVER allow the 37.5 minute...It is critical that we NEVER allow the 37.5 minutes to become incorporated into the school day, rather than being a seperate tutorial as it is now. Schools need to be very careful about allowing their principals to persuade them to do an SBO to lengthen class periods, etc. As long as it remains as it is, we stand a chance. I don't know about you, but when 3:12:30 rolls around, you could just pick me up off the floor- I can't even imagine adding MORE time and teaching a full 6th class. <BR/><BR/>In addition- when the time is used for children needs to be renegotiated. There should be NO kids in attendance in September or June. There is nothing more idiotic than having a small group on the first day of school, and it's even worse having kids languishing in the heat in June. I'm sure every teacher can find plenty to do in that time, and it would be an olive branch in the paperwork reduction issue.17 (really 15) more yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05136846071554141284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-26725555722007159102009-03-29T17:43:00.000-04:002009-03-29T17:43:00.000-04:00I find it disturbing that Randi will be negotiatin...I find it disturbing that Randi will be negotiating the next contract. I believe the contract should be negotiated by the people in the trenches.Chazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964739497720364749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-15748226554178064812009-03-29T17:06:00.000-04:002009-03-29T17:06:00.000-04:00But it looks like the 37.5 minutes are here to sta...But it looks like the 37.5 minutes are here to stay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-83142411547840560002009-03-29T00:33:00.000-04:002009-03-29T00:33:00.000-04:00"And Woodlass checks in with the first round of "m..."And Woodlass checks in with the first round of "misinformation, half-truths, and distancing".<BR/>"<BR/><BR/>And don't forget the name calling, she couldn't pass that up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-45595620881513847902009-03-28T20:50:00.000-04:002009-03-28T20:50:00.000-04:00I agree with you 17. Double zeroes made no sense i...I agree with you 17. Double zeroes made no sense in the early 90's, but it makes sense now. It would help the city and us as well. But I would also cut the New Teacher Project and the Leadership Academy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-418584870642345722009-03-28T20:11:00.000-04:002009-03-28T20:11:00.000-04:00Can't we just stick to the facts?Plain and simple-...Can't we just stick to the facts?<BR/>Plain and simple- NYC is going to be the last place to have its economy bounce back. We are in a perfect place to negotiate what we have lost. All I need is:<BR/>1) The two pre-Labor Day torture days;<BR/>2) A set number of days in the school calendar;<BR/>3) Seniority protections returned;<BR/>4) Right to grieve LIF;<BR/>5) Tighten up the ambiguous language in the contract regarding lesson plans and excessive paperwork;<BR/>6) NO contribution to our medical benefits.<BR/><BR/>Give me that with double zeros and I'll take it as a big BIG win.17 (really 15) more yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05136846071554141284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-45726850124135565322009-03-28T16:02:00.000-04:002009-03-28T16:02:00.000-04:00"I'm glad to see we're down to criticizing ICE for..."I'm glad to see we're down to criticizing ICE for statements made by other caucuses. I'm assuming that means you agree with the rest of ICE's positions" -Woodlass<BR/><BR/>1 + 1 = 9?<BR/><BR/>Highy illogical.<BR/><BR/>And isn't it commonly known that ICE's Marjorie Stamberg is a communist too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-46443648209942684562009-03-28T14:46:00.000-04:002009-03-28T14:46:00.000-04:00And Woodlass checks in with the first round of "mi...And Woodlass checks in with the first round of "misinformation, half-truths, and distancing".<BR/><BR/>Surprise, surprise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-65523365496263819732009-03-28T06:31:00.000-04:002009-03-28T06:31:00.000-04:00To the Unity hack (you said it, I didn't):I don't ...To the Unity hack (you said it, I didn't):<BR/><BR/>I don't speak for ICE, but I can't remember a meeting when ICE endorsed PL's entire platform, or anyone else's for that matter. ICE will upon occasion agree with <I>some</I> of the positions of other caucuses, just like it agrees upon occasion with Unity (for ex., that smaller classes are better for kids).<BR/><BR/>Actually, on this class size thing, it's Unity that now seems to be agreeing with ICE! I remember many people over the years, including myself, asking RW why not demand smaller class size. I guess she's come around.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to see we're down to criticizing ICE for statements made by other caucuses. I'm assuming that means you agree with the rest of ICE's positions, which is good news, though woefully belated.Under Assaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222267229529062957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-248375305041635912009-03-28T04:14:00.000-04:002009-03-28T04:14:00.000-04:00Hey James since we're reporting the whole truth he...Hey James since we're reporting the whole truth here lets reveal the full facts to "our" readers.<BR/><BR/>It was ICE's TJC ally Peter Lamphere (a failed ICE/TJC HS Executive Board nominee) who didn't bother to do his homework and raised the redundant Stella D'oro resolution. Maybe he didn't bother to attend the earlier Delegate Assembly where the original resolution was passed unanimously? I can't say I'm surprised with the lack of research and effort as TJC's website hasn't been updated since early January.<BR/><BR/>Also, ICE's Joan Heymont made the failed May Day resolution which, and it should be noted, was passed out on a memo endorsing the Progressive Labor Party. What I found particularly startling was the nifty little graphic on the bottom right corner which featured a raised fist surrounded by a star encircled by the slogan "Fight For Communism, Luche por el Comunismo". I'm curious, why isn't this memo posted on ICE's website? Is ICE afraid to reveal how extreme it's ideologies really are?<BR/><BR/>Label me a "Unity Hack" all you want, ICE's support of the Progressive Labor Party is simply absurd and it certainly is not something general membership wants to be affiliated with.<BR/><BR/>Begin the misinformation, half-truths, and distancing yourself from that absurd resolution now...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com