tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post8996202676452830932..comments2024-03-07T15:25:26.971-05:00Comments on ICEUFT Blog: CAN UNIONS THEMSELVES STOP DEFECTIONS IF THE US SUPREME COURT ENDS AUTOMATIC FUNDING?Jeff Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11728874415155394751noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-30397589982041968722015-07-10T07:52:49.276-04:002015-07-10T07:52:49.276-04:00The four liberal justices sided with the union in ...The four liberal justices sided with the union in a similar case last year that did not go as far as overturning Abood.<br /><br />As for people here saying they don't want a union: be careful what you wish for, you may very well get it.James Eternohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578647381229034792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-90054156282680531612015-07-10T04:39:23.234-04:002015-07-10T04:39:23.234-04:00I wouldn't count on anyone siding with the uni...I wouldn't count on anyone siding with the unions. One thing with the Supreme Court is you can't count on them to vote as expected. Most people forget that about 75% of the states are now right to work states. That fact may be more indicative of what the perception of the country's feelings could be and what the SC will decide.Bronx ATRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08787717237141454628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-17043899973764067892015-07-10T00:23:32.497-04:002015-07-10T00:23:32.497-04:00Interesting comment about the four liberal justice...Interesting comment about the four liberal justices being counted on to side with the union. I thought the justices were supposed to side with the Law and the Constitution. I guess I just don't understand modern fasc...er progessivism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-20333411015141555282015-07-09T20:40:03.415-04:002015-07-09T20:40:03.415-04:00The first thing to change might just be that smug,...The first thing to change might just be that smug, arrogant attitude of Meathead Mike Mulgrew. He royally screwed the UFT membership( along with other municipal unions) with this insulting contract. Mr.Bigtalker was played for a CHUMP by Mayor Herman Munster.<br />Just what are we getting for our $1300 a year? Raises? NO! Just cost of living increases. Think tenure is intact? Feel secure? Just ask James Eterno and all the other DUES PAYING senior people who were SHAFTED by their own union.<br />I would rather no union, than this watered down joke that is the UFT. <br /><br />GIVE ME MY MONEYS WORTH OR GIVE ME BACK MY MONEY.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-72768863441675067242015-07-09T15:15:16.940-04:002015-07-09T15:15:16.940-04:00I, for one, can't wait to stop paying UFT dues...I, for one, can't wait to stop paying UFT dues!! They SUCK.<br /><br />Every uft member I know wants to stop paying.<br /><br />Every UFT official deserves to lose their jobs since they do NOTHING for their members.<br /><br />That's what they get for playing footsie with the powers that be who don't give a shit about them either.<br /><br />Oh, you say it will be so much worse with no union. Can it , really?!!?? UFT leaders sit in their ivory towers while their members lives and livelihoods go to shit.<br />I will be the FIRST to stop my union dues. Already stopped COPE. <br /><br />We are essentially at will employees now. No need for union. Tenure matters more at this point. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-72719485412862602862015-07-09T14:55:33.563-04:002015-07-09T14:55:33.563-04:00Great article. I think you're correct - if the...Great article. I think you're correct - if the SC goes against unions it will force them to become relevant again. The caveat being will "our" union survive. I don't believe the UFT would - it's completely disconnected from the rank and file. It'll be like the NYC blackout of 1977 - the private industry looters will come out of woodwork and nothing will be left. The UFT can still change this scenario. Will they?Bronx ATRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08787717237141454628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-91637486819503141292015-07-09T14:15:24.768-04:002015-07-09T14:15:24.768-04:00sorry for unintended repetition ... never againsorry for unintended repetition ... never againPhilip Nobilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056036270116730837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-76300599056918795292015-07-09T12:56:42.874-04:002015-07-09T12:56:42.874-04:00Overlooked in all the anti-Jeffersonian procliviti...Overlooked in all the anti-Jeffersonian proclivities of Mulgrew et al. is the garroting of the ten-minute open mike at Executive Committee meetings. Originally, any member could reserve a minute or two at any meeting, which led to frequent appearances by a small circle of agitators including me. Tired of our act, former Secretary Mike Mendel decreed a few years ago that members could speak to the Committee only once a term. <br /><br />This is a small but beautiful piece of evidence of Unity's contempt for dissent within the ranks.Philip Nobilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056036270116730837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-42480463173880740192015-07-09T12:56:42.439-04:002015-07-09T12:56:42.439-04:00Overlooked in all the anti-Jeffersonian procliviti...Overlooked in all the anti-Jeffersonian proclivities of Mulgrew et al. is the garroting of the ten-minute open mike at Executive Committee meetings. Originally, any member could reserve a minute or two at any meeting, which led to frequent appearances by a small circle of agitators including me. Tired of our act, former Secretary Mike Mendel decreed a few years ago that members could speak to the Committee only once a term. <br /><br />This is a small but beautiful piece of evidence of Unity's contempt for dissent within the ranks.Philip Nobilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056036270116730837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-50939011627731701992015-07-09T12:56:41.870-04:002015-07-09T12:56:41.870-04:00Overlooked in all the anti-Jeffersonian procliviti...Overlooked in all the anti-Jeffersonian proclivities of Mulgrew et al. is the garroting of the ten-minute open mike at Executive Committee meetings. Originally, any member could reserve a minute or two at any meeting, which led to frequent appearances by a small circle of agitators including me. Tired of our act, former Secretary Mike Mendel decreed a few years ago that members could speak to the Committee only once a term. <br /><br />This is a small but beautiful piece of evidence of Unity's contempt for dissent within the ranks.Philip Nobilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056036270116730837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-62322139005496273092015-07-09T12:46:04.898-04:002015-07-09T12:46:04.898-04:00Agree. As Teachers serve students, our union shoul...Agree. As Teachers serve students, our union should serve us. Maybe they might also reconsider blindly backing the political party that takes so many for granted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-13562683822947912062015-07-08T22:52:56.035-04:002015-07-08T22:52:56.035-04:00Somewhat interesting take written a few months ago...Somewhat interesting take written a few months ago - http://atradventures.blogspot.com/2015/03/optional-uft-dues-will-you-pay.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-60207578134774956722015-07-08T21:57:00.042-04:002015-07-08T21:57:00.042-04:00Thoughtful piece. It makes me sad to think they wi...Thoughtful piece. It makes me sad to think they will call us anti-union for the offense of disagreeing with the multitude of bad decisions they've made. But after years of watching what they say, that appears to be the only arrow in their quiver.<br /><br />NYC Educatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188066345722781723noreply@blogger.com