tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post7528815424649716902..comments2024-03-07T15:25:26.971-05:00Comments on ICEUFT Blog: CON ED WORKERS OBLITERATE UFT PATTERN BY GETTING 12% OVER 4 YEARSJeff Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11728874415155394751noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-70287044328325378022016-07-20T06:47:29.412-04:002016-07-20T06:47:29.412-04:00Thanks my name calling friend and thanks for showi...Thanks my name calling friend and thanks for showing me the error of my ways. God Bless! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-91475455337464892722016-07-19T18:21:22.086-04:002016-07-19T18:21:22.086-04:00Welcome back bigot. You add much more to the threa...Welcome back bigot. You add much more to the thread than the Unity troll.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-85229672874670473502016-07-19T16:16:52.461-04:002016-07-19T16:16:52.461-04:00Call me whatever you wish my anon 1:02 friend and ...Call me whatever you wish my anon 1:02 friend and thanks for the compliment. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-83953640527773006962016-07-18T18:57:56.653-04:002016-07-18T18:57:56.653-04:00Private or public, they do better than the UFT pat...Private or public, they do better than the UFT pattern in terms of salary increases. The point of the post was to show that contract salary increases are trending upward and we missed the boat by settling for an unheard of nine year contract. Simple as that and your comparison of everything Con Ed to UFT was well beyond the scope of the posting which was completely focused on salary increases.James Eternohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578647381229034792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-66091449995495701232016-07-18T00:01:02.480-04:002016-07-18T00:01:02.480-04:00You do realize that private sector workers, are no...You do realize that private sector workers, are not part of pattern bargaining. Your post was about how much better their contract was than ours. Their contract is much worse than ours as up I have demonstrated. Now you bring up TWU. Tough for me or anyone to comment if you keep switching the topic. If you want me to breakdown the TWU's contract we can do that next. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-14539341372583843962016-07-16T13:02:17.724-04:002016-07-16T13:02:17.724-04:00Unity troll is back. Bring back the bigot. At leas...Unity troll is back. Bring back the bigot. At least he's somewhat entertaining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-48506558254663195542016-07-16T09:18:12.772-04:002016-07-16T09:18:12.772-04:00Just talking about Con ed salary increases and how...Just talking about Con ed salary increases and how they did better in terms of their percentage raise than city workers. They crushed the pattern set by Mulgrew as are other unions. The city surpluses have been huge and have you seen the stock market lately even with the Brexet vote? I think Wall Street just set some records. There is plenty of money out there and we got very little of it. Who locks into a nine year contract when the economic picture is improving in the city and nationally? The UFT. That mistake is biting us over and over again. Consider that working conditions are not improving either.<br /><br />Of course our salaries aren't the same as Con Ed workers since we do completely different jobs with different education levels needed to get the job. We have to obtain a Masters degree just to keep our job. I doubt there are too many Con Ed union workers who have our education levels. To compare our entire package is an apples and oranges comparison. I'm not saying that what they do isn't as important as what we do as they are certainly skilled workers and I sure am glad that they keep the electricity going. We just need a very specialized professional certification to get our teaching jobs and deserve just compensation.<br /><br />If a more militant public sector union like the Transit Workers Union Local 100, whose workers average pay is probably less than ours, suddenly received a better pay increase than us, don't you think it would be relevant for comparison? Oh yeah that really happened in 2014 as TWU's 2012-2016 contract was for "1%, 1%, 2%, 2%, 2% - plus full retroactive pay - between 2012 and 2016." (Source is their website) Full retroactive pay and no interest free loan to the city not to be repaid fully until 2020. No 18 months of zeros like we settled for. 8% over five years with no interest free loan to the government or Mulgrew's 10% over 7 with an interest free loan to the city. Which is better? They are now set to do better in the next round. Do you think the Verizon and Con Ed increases won't be talked about in their negotiations? Management will counter by talking about what private sector workers pay for healthcare and will surely cry poverty too but skilled union negotiators will rally their people around what salary increases are in settlements and work accordingly.<br /><br />As for healthcare, we have nothing to apologize for since city workers are part of a huge group with hundreds of thousands of us in that insurance pool. Our rates should be lower because of our size.<br /><br />Unions compare increases all the time and contracts are trending upward as has been the economy for several years. By agreeing to a nine year contract and setting a horrible 7 year pattern for city workers, Mulgrew did a lousy job for teachers, cops and every other city worker. I stand by that 100%James Eternohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578647381229034792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-76294120468672822222016-07-15T16:34:37.584-04:002016-07-15T16:34:37.584-04:00Came by to comment about the Con-Ed contract and y...Came by to comment about the Con-Ed contract and yes they are a private company and that matters because taxpayers who complain about every nickel teachers get in a contract couldn't careless what private sector comoanies pay their employees. That said James,have you ever seen their contract? Employees get 10 -25 vacation days a year with the employees having to work 25 years to earn 25 days. Their pensions are much worse than ours earning about $48,000 on $100,000 salary after 30 years at 55. If they get injured at work, they only receive full salary for 7 days and then go on a system that reduces their income by 60%. You do realize they pay a lot for heLth insurance nit just co-pay but weekly reductions. Here is an excerpt from their 2012-2015 contract:<br /><br />"The weekly claims under your medical plan have sky-rocketed in recent years. As a result, Con Ed insisted that you pay much, much more in your weekly contribution, in your co-pays, and deductibles. The company wanted you to pay $157 per week by the end of this contract, with a family deductible between $1200 and $2800, for in-network care, and between $2250 and $5600 for out-of-network, depending on which “choice” you selected. Although your weekly cost and deductible still had to go up, we were able to keep them within reason. For example, the family deductible for Choice 1 will be $750 for in-network care, both medical and hospital combined, and $1950 for out-of-network. As of January 1, 2013, your co-pay for your primary doctor will actually be reduced, to $25, for your primary doctor, although there will be the slight increase to $31 for Specialists. Your preventive care is covered 100% in-network. Choice 1 will pay 90% of your in-network medical and hospital costs (after the deductible is paid), and 100% of your medical and hospital costs once you have satisfied the annual out-of-pocket limit of $1000, for a single, or $2500 for a family in Choice 1. The out-of-pocket limits for out-of- network care for Choice 1 will be $1700 for single and $5100 for family."<br /><br />Sounds great doesn't it James? And you have the nerve to complain about our salaries and compensation while trumpeting how great their's is? Thank god you guys don't control the union or we all would be in trouble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-54765409822146131962016-07-14T11:51:37.130-04:002016-07-14T11:51:37.130-04:00Thanks and I love Rush. Saw them a few years ago. ...Thanks and I love Rush. Saw them a few years ago. Great songs!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-33740397387461712782016-07-14T10:34:27.181-04:002016-07-14T10:34:27.181-04:00May God bless you too my misguided colleague.May God bless you too my misguided colleague.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-76022591616546864712016-07-13T19:45:16.125-04:002016-07-13T19:45:16.125-04:00Enjoy your day my angry friend and may God Bless Y...Enjoy your day my angry friend and may God Bless You! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-6365820763560911412016-07-13T19:42:47.222-04:002016-07-13T19:42:47.222-04:00Race bating guy has to have the last word. Go back...Race bating guy has to have the last word. Go back to Rush and celebrate the private sector while you work for the government. That is hypocrisy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-4931058055454417842016-07-13T13:14:49.784-04:002016-07-13T13:14:49.784-04:00Yeah right Ed hope your post makes you feel better...Yeah right Ed hope your post makes you feel better about your beliefs. Enjoy your retirement and thank you for your service. God bless!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-68812527521851120392016-07-13T12:01:37.460-04:002016-07-13T12:01:37.460-04:00There is a first year teacher in MORE - short, sli...There is a first year teacher in MORE - short, slightly built who taught in one of the toughest areas of the city this past year and is now teaching summer school on a very tough high school. I asked if he had been getting any comments from kids directed at him along the lines we are seeing hear. Never he said. It is not blame the teacher when those of us who had experience with the same population didn't get these reactions on a general basis. i was not a master teacher and had struggles. when I did I tried to examine my own role to see if my reactions caused certain counter reactions. With some kids no matter what I did I would be resented. But with most if something sent screwy I had options that I didn't take. Things are generally bad in the schools but much of that is due to the people managing the schools from the top down. Other than the really crazy/criminal kids, most of the rest are getting more screwed than the teachers.ed notes onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018047869059226777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-72556153840566192862016-07-12T18:23:33.332-04:002016-07-12T18:23:33.332-04:00I guess Barry Obama and black lives matter would a...I guess Barry Obama and black lives matter would also be banned from nyc educator for racists comments. Fair and Balanced! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-87261883131464796312016-07-12T18:06:52.852-04:002016-07-12T18:06:52.852-04:00Sad you think the comments are racist! Our nation ...Sad you think the comments are racist! Our nation is doomed! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-85054638816787038242016-07-12T17:30:43.994-04:002016-07-12T17:30:43.994-04:00You would be banned over at NYC Educator who wrote...You would be banned over at NYC Educator who wrote a full piece on racism on that blog. Probably a reaction to the racist comments here. ))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-82762852906743729182016-07-11T08:04:07.280-04:002016-07-11T08:04:07.280-04:00Good for you James I'm proud of you. Thanks fo...Good for you James I'm proud of you. Thanks for the advice on how to not fan the flames but your buddy Ed should work for farina. Must be the teachers fault is the problem these days. God Bless! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-36894566715672414922016-07-11T07:57:29.168-04:002016-07-11T07:57:29.168-04:00Norm (Ed Notes)is 100% right. I worked at Jamaica ...Norm (Ed Notes)is 100% right. I worked at Jamaica High School for 28 years and I was never ever, not even once, called a derogatory racial name by any kid. I taught very few white kids in those years. A student said F*** you to me one time in that long span of time and was dealt with by the deans in one of my rare calls to the deans. I had a few confrontations with angry students for sure but that goes with the job. I don't fault the teacher when things go wrong usually however there are ways to fan the flames or deescalate situations. James Eternohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578647381229034792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-71285489985836138402016-07-11T07:17:37.936-04:002016-07-11T07:17:37.936-04:00Wow Ed that's a good one. I'm sure you wer...Wow Ed that's a good one. I'm sure you were a wonderful teacher and I wouldn't questions your teaching ability, please don't question mine. It must be the teachers fault mentality so it must be mine. Thank you for pointing that out Ed I couldn't have realized it without you. Blame the teacher, sounds like it comes straight from the doe playbook and Bloomberg. Lol!!! You guys are funny but please enjoy your summer my friends. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-59100836506941888632016-07-10T23:59:00.911-04:002016-07-10T23:59:00.911-04:00In my 30 years of teaching I had maybe 3 white kid...In my 30 years of teaching I had maybe 3 white kids and the rest were black and hispanic. In all those years there were at most a few incidents with kids calling me names or other derogatory comments. And I taught in one of the poorest areas of the city. So the comments maligning entire races of kids are outrageous. James Eterno is white and taught in a school mostly of kids of color. A tough high school. I would bet he had few incidents too. You know why? Because he knows how to teach and to relate to the kids. The reason you are called names is because you can't hide your disdain and racist attitudes towards the kids. ed notes onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018047869059226777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-53255229766041759402016-07-10T22:16:43.971-04:002016-07-10T22:16:43.971-04:00Why would I be banned for exercising my 1st amendm...Why would I be banned for exercising my 1st amendment right. You should be thankful your not cursed out and not blame me. The mind of a liberal us very scary. Is is the only blog I every look at and respect James and the hard work he does for the rank and file teachers. Spend some time in campus magnet, far rock, Erasmus, Jefferson, Van Buren and we will see if your self proclaimed streak of not getting cursed out continues. Good luck my friend and may God Bless you. Also I'm not the one posting all of them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-46967403422337563442016-07-10T22:09:35.810-04:002016-07-10T22:09:35.810-04:00I don't get cursed out by students and you do....I don't get cursed out by students and you do. You obviously have no answer for that one. You reap what you sow.You won't get banned here but it is time to stop responding to your rantings. My guess is you're banned on other blogs and are trying to be so obnoxious so you are banned here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-30695437329645709782016-07-10T21:48:43.125-04:002016-07-10T21:48:43.125-04:00Not sure an intelligent person like yourself can s...Not sure an intelligent person like yourself can say I hate students after reading my posts. My heart breaks for the many students who are stuck in the cycle of govt dependency and victimization. Open your eyes my friend and please utilize our wonderful health care system. I think it pays for eye examsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-21389868169326872452016-07-10T21:41:49.063-04:002016-07-10T21:41:49.063-04:00That's a good one, blame the teacher for causi...That's a good one, blame the teacher for causing the students to curse them and tell them to suck a body part. Liberalism is a mental disorder and please utilize our wonderful health care my friend. Enjoy your summer and may God bless you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com