MV anti-union people are losing it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only person considering transferring their child in light of how the school is handling this? I just read the following on Facebook, [Today, a special education teacher at Mundo Verde Public Charter School was trying to meet with a special needs student, as she does every day. She was denied access to her space, by our executive director, because the $3000/day (your tax dollars at work!) union buster Angel Cornejo is holding anti-union meetings in her room. This is after nearly 100 parents signed a letter demanding leadership expel this man, who is trying to sow discord and confusion ahead of our union vote on Wednesday. If that's not a clearer depiction of the administration's priorities (maintaining power, denying staff voices, preserving the broken status quo > student services & learning) I don't know what is. Intimidation is illegal.]

I just found out that the school is saying that the UNION is using the rooms and that's why special needs kids can't access their rooms, even though it's actually mv and the union buster!

Curious where you heard that from the school. I am an MV parent and emailed our executive director with a question about the same incident and have not gotten a response. I would like to follow up. Thank you.

Well they clearly had time today to send an email admonishing parents to not interfere with the election

What is the Facebook site y'all are taking about? Btw the non interference email was a parent to parent communication from someone who has been supportive of the teachers. I believe it was fully in good faith to avoid any appearance that could cause people to wisdom the outcome of the election.

I received the parent-to-parent communication about non-interference (and approved of it). I also received an email from Kristin/the administration today about parents not trying to influence the election.

The premise is rather ridiculous. A teacher may respect and want a parent's input on any number of things, but this is a personal decision affecting one's job (no matter how one votes). I cannot imagine anyone voting one way or another beause a parent urged me to.

Yep, this is literally not about the parents.

[Anonymous]

Unless the administration is trying to build a case to challenge the vote if it goes through.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unless the administration is trying to build a case to challenge the vote if it goes through.

I don't think they can. There are usually outside monitors. And if they go there, the person they hired and whatever he did gives ammunition to the teachers' side.

This is just such a waste of resources and creating even more ill-will at a school where there was already plenty of it. The Administration should have accepted the first vote and moved forward

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unless the administration is trying to build a case to challenge the vote if it goes through.

From the NLRB:

"...Elections to certify or decertify a union as the bargaining representative of a unit of employees are decided by a majority of votes cast. Observers from all parties may choose to be present when ballots are counted. Any party may file objections and an offer of proof in support of its objections with the appropriate Regional Director within 7 days of the vote count. In turn, except where the parties have agreed otherwise, the Regional Director's ruling on objections may be appealed to the Board in Washington. Results of an election will be set aside if conduct by the employer or the union created an atmosphere of confusion or fear of reprisals and thus interfered with the employees' freedom of choice.

Otherwise, a union that receives a majority of the votes cast is certified as the employees' bargaining representative and is entitled to be recognized by the employer as the exclusive bargaining agent for the employees in the unit. Failure to bargain with the union at this point is an unfair labor practice."

https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/what-we-do/conduct-elections

[Anonymous]

Interesting--Administration's communication might also be building a claim that the union "created an atmosphere of confusion".

In any case, the Administration has wasted plenty of money and credibility on this.

[Anonymous]

@DCACTS says the staff voted Yes to the union. Anyone know the final count? And what happens now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:@DCACTS says the staff voted Yes to the union. Anyone know the final count? And what happens now?

Unless the administration appeals citing some irregularity (see NLRB citation above) the union will pick its leadership and they and the Admin should begin negotiating a contract. But that process can take a long time, especially if management decides to drag its feet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:@DCACTS says the staff voted Yes to the union. Anyone know the final count? And what happens now?

Does union-buster refund his fees so they can be spent on kids? Or does he keep them?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:@DCACTS says the staff voted Yes to the union. Anyone know the final count? And what happens now?

Lawyers get to work drafting a contract and negotiating. Could be 6 months until a finalized contract, could be a year, just depends. Chavez went 2 years without a finalized contract, I am sure other schools have been much faster.

[Anonymous]

They're unionized!



Dear Families and Petition Signers:

You did it!


Thanks to your unwavering support, our committed teachers and staff now have a voice and a seat at the table with which to make sure that our children have the Mundo Verde school they deserve.


This is a win for our students, educators, and the Mundo Verde community.


Your emails, phone calls, one-on-one conversations, standing outside of the school talking with parents on their way to school—all of that love and support worked!


Thank you, thank you!


As the process moves forward, as families we will continue to support our educators as they put pen to paper to negotiate in earnest and in good faith on behalf of our students.


With the election in the rearview mirror, now is the time to usher a new era of shared leadership at Mundo Verde—one characterized by professional respect, unity, student-centered goals, and, most importantly, joint collaboration among stakeholders.


Working together, we can truly realize the vision of Mundo Verde to to instill a love of learning among our students and to prepare them to be stewards of their world—now and in the future they will inherit.


In solidarity,

Family supporters of the Mundo Verde Union

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They're unionized!



Dear Families and Petition Signers:

You did it!


Thanks to your unwavering support, our committed teachers and staff now have a voice and a seat at the table with which to make sure that our children have the Mundo Verde school they deserve.


This is a win for our students, educators, and the Mundo Verde community.


Your emails, phone calls, one-on-one conversations, standing outside of the school talking with parents on their way to school—all of that love and support worked!


Thank you, thank you!


As the process moves forward, as families we will continue to support our educators as they put pen to paper to negotiate in earnest and in good faith on behalf of our students.


With the election in the rearview mirror, now is the time to usher a new era of shared leadership at Mundo Verde—one characterized by professional respect, unity, student-centered goals, and, most importantly, joint collaboration among stakeholders.


Working together, we can truly realize the vision of Mundo Verde to to instill a love of learning among our students and to prepare them to be stewards of their world—now and in the future they will inherit.


In solidarity,

Family supporters of the Mundo Verde Union

Down the tubes. Sad day for dcps. Charters are hot garbage now, no hope

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:@DCACTS says the staff voted Yes to the union. Anyone know the final count? And what happens now?

Does union-buster refund his fees so they can be spent on kids? Or does he keep them?

He will get paid. Usually, these contracts include a bonus if the effort is defeated. So he won't get that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They're unionized!



Dear Families and Petition Signers:

You did it!


Thanks to your unwavering support, our committed teachers and staff now have a voice and a seat at the table with which to make sure that our children have the Mundo Verde school they deserve.


This is a win for our students, educators, and the Mundo Verde community.


Your emails, phone calls, one-on-one conversations, standing outside of the school talking with parents on their way to school—all of that love and support worked!


Thank you, thank you!


As the process moves forward, as families we will continue to support our educators as they put pen to paper to negotiate in earnest and in good faith on behalf of our students.


With the election in the rearview mirror, now is the time to usher a new era of shared leadership at Mundo Verde—one characterized by professional respect, unity, student-centered goals, and, most importantly, joint collaboration among stakeholders.


Working together, we can truly realize the vision of Mundo Verde to to instill a love of learning among our students and to prepare them to be stewards of their world—now and in the future they will inherit.


In solidarity,

Family supporters of the Mundo Verde Union

Down the tubes. Sad day for dcps. Charters are hot garbage now, no hope

Go away, shill for the Walton and DeVos families.
Here's a hint: Betsy DeVos couldn't give the smallest sh*t about you. She wants to destroy public schools to enrich HERSELF, even if you and your kids get a crappy education. And she hates unions because she wants to keep all the profits for herself too.

Conservatives who are not worth at least 100 million are the most pathetic people in the world - bamboozled by the 0.01% donors that control them and their party.


Mundo will be fine; it will attract better teachers and the teachers will be paid better and happier.

Si, se puede.
https://www.cnn.com/2012/10/08/us/cesar-chavez-president-obama/index.html

“Sí se puede” is a term rooted in the struggle of working-class Latinos. It was the rallying cry of the United Farm Worker’s Union in the 1970s. Co-founders Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez adopted the motto during a 25-day fast in Phoenix, Arizona where they were trying to organize farm workers to demand fair wages and better working conditions. This mantra was meant to galvanize workers and inspire them. Yes, we can start a movement against all odds. Yes, we can stand up against exploitation. Yes, we can fight for fair wages and medical and pension benefits. Over the years, “Sí se puede” has also been adopted by other civil and labor rights groups involving Latinos around the country.

[Anonymous]

The administration could ignore the 250 parents who contested expansion. For those of us who tried to engage and attend “listening sessions” afterwards, in response to our concerns, they told us that there was a long wait list behind us, and of course they were right.
I hope they are smart enough to realize there is NOT a long line of qualified bilingual educators available and they will treat the teachers with the appreciation and respect they deserve in contract negotiations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The administration could ignore the 250 parents who contested expansion. For those of us who tried to engage and attend “listening sessions” afterwards, in response to our concerns, they told us that there was a long wait list behind us, and of course they were right.
I hope they are smart enough to realize there is NOT a long line of qualified bilingual educators available and they will treat the teachers with the appreciation and respect they deserve in contract negotiations.

+1000