I will be remotely attending the last Deligate assembly meeting this coming Wednesday. I’m sure I’ll hear plenty of BS from MM regarding the election. It’s been a very frustrating experience being a delegate. I was hopeful there would be positive changes for retirees especially with regard to our healthcare challenges. A few yrs after becoming a NYC teacher, I was offered a job in LI. The school was 10 minutes from my home and the pay was a substantial amount more then I was receiving as a new tr. Would you believe I turned it down ? Why ? I felt in the long run the city offered me better opportunities to save ( though the TDA program). I put in maximum most yrs at 8% interest at the time. It DID turn out to be the best savings plan for me. I also counted on the city pension and promised premium free healthcare during my working yrs and my retirement yrs. LI offered me none of those perks although the pay was better then I was earning as a new tr in NYC. Looking back on my choices, I have to say that I made the right choice, that Is , until my own union attempted to change the promises that I believed in and counted on since day 1. I could never have predicted that something like this could legitimately happen. I hope the courts agree with my assessment. I was so hopeful when the RTC was voted in as a new caucus promising to not only protect retirees but also to support working members and fight for public education. As I attend this upcoming last meeting for the school yr on Wednesday, I am disappointed with what I have observed over this past yr It seems like manipulation and control of the agenda , speakers, and participants are part of how the meetings are run. Hopeful that lessons have been learned and better strategies can be utilized so that our voices can be heard and progress can be achieved in the new school yr to come
I never thought about moving to LI for some reason or other. I always thought I was doing important work where I was. NYC also made me an ESL teacher, by simply making me teach it one year. I loved it and still do. As for Mulgrew learning lessons, I have serious doubts. He's paid lip service to us but thus far, his actions contradict his words. I really hope we prevail in Bentkowski. It's such an outrageous disservice that our union President broke a longstanding pledge to us. I honestly don't know how he crawls out of his coffin at night.
Is the AFT, NYSUT, and UFT leadership concerned about a turn out of 28%? In a world where “democracy is at risk” the leaders of this “union” are fine with no election for TRS trustee and a low turnout out election for leadership
It’s my contention that Unity is fooling you again. It has been mentioned although I haven’t verified the information, that the CFO of the UFT is on the board of GES. I believe that would be considered a conflict of interest. Having had to call into Global, I can attest to the lack of professionalism and lack of information the agents were able to provide. Too many late or missing ballots, too much leeway for Unity. I call foul. Once again worthy of an investigation. If all that goes on with Mulgrew was happening in the corporate world rather than under the cloak of union protection there would be an outcry. We’re all being taken for a ride.
I don't believe the CFO of UFT is on the board. It would certainly be a conflict. I've heard that too, but I'd need evidence and have seen none. I'm sorry your call didn't go well, and you aren't the first to say that. Poor phone service is nothing to boast of, but neither is it evidence of a rigged election.
I will be remotely attending the last Deligate assembly meeting this coming Wednesday. I’m sure I’ll hear plenty of BS from MM regarding the election. It’s been a very frustrating experience being a delegate. I was hopeful there would be positive changes for retirees especially with regard to our healthcare challenges. A few yrs after becoming a NYC teacher, I was offered a job in LI. The school was 10 minutes from my home and the pay was a substantial amount more then I was receiving as a new tr. Would you believe I turned it down ? Why ? I felt in the long run the city offered me better opportunities to save ( though the TDA program). I put in maximum most yrs at 8% interest at the time. It DID turn out to be the best savings plan for me. I also counted on the city pension and promised premium free healthcare during my working yrs and my retirement yrs. LI offered me none of those perks although the pay was better then I was earning as a new tr in NYC. Looking back on my choices, I have to say that I made the right choice, that Is , until my own union attempted to change the promises that I believed in and counted on since day 1. I could never have predicted that something like this could legitimately happen. I hope the courts agree with my assessment. I was so hopeful when the RTC was voted in as a new caucus promising to not only protect retirees but also to support working members and fight for public education. As I attend this upcoming last meeting for the school yr on Wednesday, I am disappointed with what I have observed over this past yr It seems like manipulation and control of the agenda , speakers, and participants are part of how the meetings are run. Hopeful that lessons have been learned and better strategies can be utilized so that our voices can be heard and progress can be achieved in the new school yr to come
I never thought about moving to LI for some reason or other. I always thought I was doing important work where I was. NYC also made me an ESL teacher, by simply making me teach it one year. I loved it and still do. As for Mulgrew learning lessons, I have serious doubts. He's paid lip service to us but thus far, his actions contradict his words. I really hope we prevail in Bentkowski. It's such an outrageous disservice that our union President broke a longstanding pledge to us. I honestly don't know how he crawls out of his coffin at night.
Thanks for your comment, Katherine.
Is the AFT, NYSUT, and UFT leadership concerned about a turn out of 28%? In a world where “democracy is at risk” the leaders of this “union” are fine with no election for TRS trustee and a low turnout out election for leadership
The hypocrisy is beyond the pale..
I assure you I am concerned about turnout. That will likely be my next topic.
The more they talk about "protecting democracy", the more censorship they impose
There was never a problem with misinformation….until the truth started coming out..
Now, they even had to invent the new term "MALinformation"..
Haven't heard that new label yet, but good points. My friends at ABC and I have been saying, for a while, "Every accusation is a confession."
I truly hope people will give Jim Walden a fighting chance! I sincerely believe he would be an exceptional Mayor for NYC and ALL New Yorkers
Arthur, remember the fool me once meme?
It’s my contention that Unity is fooling you again. It has been mentioned although I haven’t verified the information, that the CFO of the UFT is on the board of GES. I believe that would be considered a conflict of interest. Having had to call into Global, I can attest to the lack of professionalism and lack of information the agents were able to provide. Too many late or missing ballots, too much leeway for Unity. I call foul. Once again worthy of an investigation. If all that goes on with Mulgrew was happening in the corporate world rather than under the cloak of union protection there would be an outcry. We’re all being taken for a ride.
I don't believe the CFO of UFT is on the board. It would certainly be a conflict. I've heard that too, but I'd need evidence and have seen none. I'm sorry your call didn't go well, and you aren't the first to say that. Poor phone service is nothing to boast of, but neither is it evidence of a rigged election.