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2 hours ago.
by R1KRA8
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A new documentary film, "Looking for Superman" suggests that American education is severly flawed. Is this view justified?

As a former history teacher, I believe that the majority of today's public issues are rooted in the quality - or lack thereof - of American education. Never in my own memory have I noticed so many students (and adults) who are so uninformed about even the most basic facts of history, civics, geography ... Recent studies suggest that U.S. schools rank well below other nations in the disciplines of math and science ... "Waiting for Superman" (which needs to be shown locally) says that the "blame" or "responsibility" for this sad state of affairs rests upon several factors - i.e. the distractions of TV and computer games; teachers' unions that support "tenure" for some incompetent teachers; uncaring parents; "pressure groups" that demonize public education to promote private, sectarian schools; politicians who burden schools with "unfunded mandates" like "No Child Left Behind" ... Or is it "all of the above"

 
 

Member Comments

Munster

And still regardless of all your efforts workers will have the choice whether to CHOOSE to work union or CHOOSE to work non union which does make it voluntary ! We are Ohio .co m

Posted 16 days ago.

Munster

We are Ohio. co m And just who and how many does your republican super PAC's represent ?? We don't know because they, unlike unions, don't have to report those donatiions !If it sounds a little fishy you can bet it smells a whole lot fishy ! We are Ohio. co m

Posted 16 days ago.

Munster’s question, “You do understand what "voluntary" means don't you?”

Answer: Voluntary means workers should not be forced to pay a union as a condition of employment.

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“Statewide polls have repeatedly shown that most Ohioans believe workers should not be forced to pay a union as a condition of employment.”

Akron Beacon Journal Bungles Workplace Freedom Editorial

By Jason Hart

(ohio.mediatrackers)

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 16 days ago.

Munster

WOW . . .wrongriki's anger and anxiety remains at an all time high.

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endentured servitude, that is not democracy that is slavery. . .

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we are ohio .co m.

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Every worker makes their choice by either choosing to work union or not !

Posted 16 days ago.

Munster queried, “You do understand what "voluntary" means don't you?”

SURE, DO . . .

. . .

“Statewide polls have repeatedly shown that most Ohioans believe workers should not be forced to pay a union as a condition of employment.”

Akron Beacon Journal Bungles Workplace Freedom Editorial

By Jason Hart

(ohio.mediatrackers)

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 16 days ago.

Munster

And they are voluntary , which means they don't have to do it !

Posted 16 days ago.

Munster

You do understand what "voluntary" means don't you ? What an idiot ! These are voluntary memberships that offset the cost of printing newsletters that are sent to retirees ! Yeah , dues of 12 dollars a year ! What a putz ! These aren't dues , they are membership fees ! So I guess wrongriki again LIES !!!

Posted 16 days ago.

Munster

And yet the Know Nothing Expert still cant wrap its pea brain around the fact that as retiree's no former active union members pay dues ! So all its typical half-truths and lies don't mean anything ! Of course we would expect that sort of mis-leading crap from wrongriki ! And just why would anybody care about what a non-working leach on society has to say on unions ? It has no experience and the only info it gets is from right-wing garbage factories !

Posted 16 days ago.

You do understand what "voluntary" means?

Voluntary = the Ohio Workplace Freedom Amendment

The Ohio Workplace Freedom Amendment = voluntary memberships

(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 17 days ago.

Munster’s LIE ~ “retiree's no former active union members pay dues”

The long-time retired “dues exempt” USW member LIES again ~ “retiree's no former active union members pay dues”

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“What is the cost of a Retired Unified Membership?: Any OEA active member who retired after 1985 shall be a unified member of the OEA-R and NEA-R. Current Unified retired annual dues is $45.00 and Unified Life dues is $300.00.”

****ohea****/retired-membership-status

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Just why would anybody care about what a non-working long-time retired dues exempt leach on today’s USW workers has to say about the workplace freedom amendment? No need to pay those OEA-R and NEA-R dues when you can become a NEA/OEA union boss and live off the workers’ compulsory union dues for FREE.

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 17 days ago.

Munster

And yet the Know Nothing Expert still cant wrap its pea brain around the fact that as retiree's no former active union members pay dues ! So all its typical half-truths and lies don't mean anything ! Of course we would expect that sort of mis-leading crap from wrongriki ! And just why would anybody care about what a non-working leach on society has to say on unions ? It has no experience and the only info it gets is from right-wing garbage factories !

Posted 17 days ago.

Munster

You do understand what "voluntary" means don't you ? What an idiot ! These are voluntary memberships that offset the cost of printing newsletters that are sent to retirees ! Yeah , dues of 12 dollars a year ! What a putz !

Posted 17 days ago.

Munster

WOW . . .wrongriki's anger and anxiety remains at an all time high.

* * *

endentured servitude, that is not democracy that is slavery. . .

* * *

we are ohio .co m.

* * *

Every worker makes their choice by either choosing to work union or not !

Posted 17 days ago.

Munster

You do understand what "voluntary" means don't you ?

Posted 17 days ago.

Munster’s LIE ~ “retiree's no former active union members pay dues”

The long-time retired “dues exempt” USW member LIES again ~ “retiree's no former active union members pay dues”

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“Soar provides a way for retired members of the USW and their spouses to remain a part of one of the most respected and effective organizations in America”

“The dues are $12.00 per year for a retired USW member and $3.00 per year for a surviving spouse or widower of a USW retiree.”

****usw****/resources/soar/about?id=0006

. . .

Just why would anybody care about what a non-working long-time retired dues exempt leach on today’s USW workers has to say about the workplace freedom amendment?

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 17 days ago.

Munster’s LIE ~ “retiree's no former active union members pay dues”

The long-time retired “dues exempt” USW member LIES again ~ “retiree's no former active union members pay dues”

. . .

“Chicago Teachers Union Retired Chapter”

“Retired members pay a smaller percentage of dues and receive copies of the Chicago Union Teacher, the CTU calendar book, and have two luncheons a year.”

****ctunet****/for-members/membership-information

. . .

Just why would anybody care about what a non-working long-time retired dues exempt leach on today’s USW workers has to say about the workplace freedom amendment?

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 17 days ago.

Munster’s LIE ~ “retiree's no former active union members pay dues”

The long-time retired “dues exempt” USW member LIES again ~ “retiree's no former active union members pay dues”

. . .

“Retired Workers Membership and Dues”

****uaw****/page/retired-workers-membership-and-dues

. . .

Just why would anybody care about what a non-working long-time retired dues exempt leach on today’s USW workers has to say about the workplace freedom amendment?

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 17 days ago.

Munster

And yet the Know Nothing Expert still cant wrap its pea brain around the fact that as retiree's no former active union members pay dues ! So all its typical half-truths and lies don't mean anything ! Of course we would expect that sort of mis-leading crap from wrongriki ! And just why would anybody care about what a non-working leach on society has to say on unions ? It has no experience and the only info it gets is from right-wing garbage factories !

Posted 17 days ago.

Munster

Well here you go but thead , it isn't going to get anymore credible than the "Bureau of Labor Statistics" According to a January 2011 Bureau of Labor Statistics report, workers who belong to a union typically earn higher pay than non-union workers doing the same kind of job. Although it varies based on sector and occupation, the overall averages are striking.

$917 = Median weekly earnings in 2010 of union members.

$717 = Median weekly earnings in 2010 of non-union workers.

That's a yearly difference in salary of $10,400 for union members vs. non-union members.

Union members earn an average of $4.95 more per hour - which equates to a yearly difference of $10,300.

Posted 17 days ago.

“A Hill Research Associates poll conducted in March on behalf of Opportunity Ohio and the Liberty Foundation asked respondents whether they most agreed with the statement, “Some people say workers shouldn’t have to pay union dues to hold a job,” or with the statement, “Other people say strong unions help workers and push to boost wages and benefits.” ”

Akron Beacon Journal Bungles Workplace Freedom Editorial

By Jason Hart

(ohio.mediatrackers)

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 17 days ago.
 
 
 
 

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