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Teamster Jeff

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6. I think Karen Lewis is correct

Reply to HiPointDem (Original post)

Sat Jan 12, 2013, 11:52 AM

Jan 2013

Unions can't just focus on existing contracts. They must reach out and win the public's support for Unionism in general. Also, organize, organize, organize.

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Karen Lewis: Social Justice Unionism IS Trade Unionism [View all] HiPointDem Jan 2013 OP

That interview is a must read. proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 #1

Love the quote. I've seen this over and over. Smarmie Doofus Jan 2013 #2

It's like that in my school, too. knitter4democracy Jan 2013 #3

The fact is the principals have all the power and you as a teacher have none duffyduff Jan 2013 #4

Depends on the superintendent, I think. knitter4democracy Jan 2013 #5

Too many superintendents look the other way duffyduff Jan 2013 #7

Well, it's been that way until our new supt. knitter4democracy Jan 2013 #8

I think Karen Lewis is correct Teamster Jeff Jan 2013 #6