Post date: Feb 23, 2017 2:09:25 PM
10 Reasons Why I would STILL join a Teachers’ Union
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I joined my local Teachers' Union (HPEA, part of ISEA--the Iowa State Education Association) more than 20 years ago. I would do it all over again today, in spite of the Collective Bargaining bill designed to destroy the power of Teachers' Unions to have an impact on our schools. Iowa USED to support its schools and teachers: small towns and big cities alike took pride in their schools and everyone recognized that strong schools helped to prepare our students for the workplace and that our students were our future. I still believe that!
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/teacher_unions/
"The purpose of teachers’ unions is generally to be a strong, unified advocating body for teachers. Unions advocate for teachers, but have an interest in the functioning of the overall education system. Unions are comprised of professionals deeply interested in, and passionate about education. Through the strength of their numbers, Unions are also able to provide a wealth of resources to their members that members would usually otherwise not be able to afford. These resources alone are perhaps reason enough to join the union, since access to many wonderful tools would otherwise not be possible or cost- effective without the union."
Last Updated Feb. 23, 2017