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> That they have negligible impact on member welfare That is some -really- strong hyperbole, especially against teacher and police unions as the parent is refe
by virtue3 5y ago
> That they have negligible impact on member welfare
That is some -really- strong hyperbole, especially against teacher and police unions as the parent is referring to.
I would argue that the benefits teachers get and the relative job security of police offices is a good indicator of a strong labor union for both roles.
Sure, pay sucks, but teachers would probably be treated worse than amazon workers at this point if they didn't have them.
Source: worked for ed tech startup that supported teachers. Also dated a few.
- esyir 5y agoI'm not American, so I've little personal interaction with these. This is just the impression I get from here, as well as other American core communities I frequent. That I frequently hear how public school teachers are unable to do anything about literal abuse and such does give them credence though.