Update: OKLAHOMA TEACHERS PLAN APRIL 2 WALKOUT WITHOUT $6K RAISE BY APRIL 1

[BigmanPigman]

3. Well said........ every word is true.

I remember spending one Summer Vacation with my sister picketing with the striking AT&T workers with my dad. He complained that back in the 70s the women who worked never wanted to strike since they didn't care since they weren't supporting families and were doing it for a little extra money. When I was a rep the newer teachers never wanted to strike due to their constant lament, "But who will take care of the poor children?". I supported myself and I needed a livable salary and benefits. In fact I was the first new teacher chosen when class size reduction began and my district finally needed more teachers. The teachers I had subbed for remembered that I joined them on the picket lines in the rain instead of crossing the line and subbing for their classes (scabs) and they wanted the principal to hire me specifically. We have to stay strong and be willing to suffer a little in order to win anything that we demand as fair compensation for our very, very difficult job.