tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post1487708164739760201..comments2024-03-07T15:25:26.971-05:00Comments on ICEUFT Blog: DOE FILES PERB CASE AGAINST UFTJeff Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11728874415155394751noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-3230578407739321902012-12-31T20:44:14.306-05:002012-12-31T20:44:14.306-05:00whatever, look at his acts. The most recent pledgi...whatever, look at his acts. The most recent pledging $1 billion of TRS money to help rebuild new york city after Sandy should have been addressed to the rank in file for a vote. This is not what the UFT should be involved in. <br />Look at his picture with Bill Clinton, John Liu, Randy Weingarten, and HUD head. He clearly has other goals.<br />What are his priorities????<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-67025444558702585882012-12-31T12:49:41.400-05:002012-12-31T12:49:41.400-05:00If the Long Island teachers voted to accept a new ...If the Long Island teachers voted to accept a new evaluation that is tied to their contract then they deserve what they got. Long Island is part of New York State and as such, their old contract could have stayed in place as long as they wanted to under the Tribourough Ammendment. In other words, they did not have to agree to a new evaluation system until they were ready to accept a quality one. Of course they would "loose" extra money from the state but we all know that the money is not to be used in the classroom anyway. The point is, that the teachers who are accepting new evaluations connected to contracts are being "sold" on the idea from their union leaders when in fact, everybody is going to get shafted in the long run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-36954150028729592642012-12-31T07:34:37.946-05:002012-12-31T07:34:37.946-05:00Long Island teachers that I know of voted on the s...Long Island teachers that I know of voted on the system because it was tied to their new contracts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-4842351667722269292012-12-30T12:04:16.571-05:002012-12-30T12:04:16.571-05:00I am so grateful to our union because they are the...I am so grateful to our union because they are the only ones we have to fight for us and who understand and appreciate the difficulties of the career. I can not imagine where we would be without a union.<br /><br />It is an extremely difficult career. <br />This job is all consuming.<br /><br />A student who does not pass a test may have made tremendous progress but it is not "seen" on a piece of paper. <br /><br />This evaluation system is a sham and does not evaluate what we do or how hard it is to be a teacher today.<br /><br />We put years into our education and complete on-going professional development. Then we are governed by simplistic thought. It is all the simplistic thought that governs us that is driving the profession into the ground. <br /><br />How can anyone assess all that we do and understand the complexities of each student and of our day to day job demands based on a 1-4 rating scale. <br /><br />Thank you UFT for fighting for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-89635833118820368612012-12-30T10:46:15.594-05:002012-12-30T10:46:15.594-05:00QUESTION: Did the two Long Island teachers have a ...QUESTION: Did the two Long Island teachers have a chance to vote on their current evaluation system that they "hate"? If so, was it sold to them by their union leaders? My understanding is that the majority of teacher unions on NY who accepted a new evaluation system put up the evaluation system as a vote to their rank and file. (As we know, this will not be the case here in NYC and we are at the mercy of the Unity Party)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-5859066211867202752012-12-30T08:46:04.304-05:002012-12-30T08:46:04.304-05:00The union never wins with the media. I am glad th...The union never wins with the media. I am glad they are taking a stand about this. If the union were keep giving in to the mayor it will only be a paper tiger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-74402866080795457382012-12-30T08:43:00.313-05:002012-12-30T08:43:00.313-05:00I am glad the union mentioned a reduction in paper...I am glad the union mentioned a reduction in paperwork. The increase in the workload has nothing to do with making us better teachers but to make us miserable. Teachers in my school are very upset sbout the workload and are getting discouraged.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-34554819108362117022012-12-29T20:43:02.691-05:002012-12-29T20:43:02.691-05:00Should teachers carry a GUN? I for one don't t...Should teachers carry a GUN? I for one don't think that we need one. However, I do believe that teachers should have the right to vote on the proposed "New Teacher Devaluation System." NO, it's not a typo, I meant Devaluation.<br /> This system is not good for our children, our teachers, or our schools. VOTE NO on linking teacher evaluations to random student test scores.<br /> We need a system that is healthy for students and teachers alike. Maybe we need to eliminate MAYORAL control and the BILLION dollar political machine that is forcing its way on the education of our children in our public schools.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-29542438451801089872012-12-29T20:13:12.985-05:002012-12-29T20:13:12.985-05:00While I think I understand some of the dynamics be...While I think I understand some of the dynamics behind the possible agreement or deal, I feel like I really understand the pitfalls of the new upcoming system (that's where my comment about the dramatically increased workload and reduced protections came from) and certainly any deal that leads to this system isn't a good one for teachers.<br />I have to say, though, I don't remember ccondemning anything. <br />Thanks for the great post.NYCDOEnutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692665524124012171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-84296166893935052892012-12-29T17:05:54.200-05:002012-12-29T17:05:54.200-05:00DOE NUTS- We certainly respect your opinions and a...DOE NUTS- We certainly respect your opinions and agree with you on the vote. The question is why we should condemn a bad deal when we don't have one yet? <br /><br />Thanks for the comments from Long Island. Very enlightening and scary at the same time.James Eternohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578647381229034792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-46713231151417550412012-12-29T16:52:48.447-05:002012-12-29T16:52:48.447-05:00Sorry, I missed the tough stand part. I did, howev...Sorry, I missed the tough stand part. I did, however, catch the stand over something part. Is that what you're talking about? Ill give credit for that, sure. <br />Do you feel safer or better paid, now?<br />NYCDOEnutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692665524124012171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-37456845816310199172012-12-29T15:34:36.154-05:002012-12-29T15:34:36.154-05:00I was speaking to a Long Island teacher recently w...I was speaking to a Long Island teacher recently where her district has the new evaluation system. She told me the teachers hate it. Also she had to write a four and half page reflection from an observation. A second Long Island teacher told me (where her district also has the new evaluation system) the teachers do not like it and it is not going to last long. My biggest fear is that AFT President Weingarten (Ms. Sellout) is going to undermine us. Let's hope our President does the right thing for the members.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-56044082608756285272012-12-29T14:33:52.516-05:002012-12-29T14:33:52.516-05:00Are the people who comment here still expecting a ...Are the people who comment here still expecting a deal in three weeks? Please tell us how it's going to happen?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-66282616550988555702012-12-29T07:47:02.754-05:002012-12-29T07:47:02.754-05:00No DOE Nuts there will be no vote but when UFT lea...No DOE Nuts there will be no vote but when UFT leaders actually take a tough stand, it is time to at least acknowledge it. That is all anyone is doing here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-71020614203671621392012-12-28T17:03:14.330-05:002012-12-28T17:03:14.330-05:00One revealing thing about the complaint: The possi...One revealing thing about the complaint: The possibility where the UFT accepts an agreement for cash to be applied to a later contract- is now possible. <br />So, in exchange for a massively increased workload and a lot less tenure, I could possibly have half of a cost of living increase (that is three years past due) now, and the other half later...whenever that is. <br /><br />Boy, that would motivate me to vote for the evaluation system. Oh, wait; I'll have no vote there.NYCDOEnutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692665524124012171noreply@blogger.com