Will the WTU illegally strike? Not return on 2/1

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Email from WTU “we believe that teachers who have been asked to return for in-person PD and classroom set-up on Wednesday and the remainder of this week should return.”

Are you a teacher? This is a good sign.

Yes. I’m one who didn’t participate in the sick out last time either.

I hope you advertise this so that parents like me can adore you and bake you treats!!

Not interested in your treats but thank you anyway.

Pp- Please don’t speak for me.

Fine. I’d like to give you Starbucks & Target cards and generally show you the respect and admiration you deserve. I am a good baker, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Email from WTU “we believe that teachers who have been asked to return for in-person PD and classroom set-up on Wednesday and the remainder of this week should return.”

Are you a teacher? This is a good sign.

Yes. I’m one who didn’t participate in the sick out last time either.

I hope you advertise this so that parents like me can adore you and bake you treats!!

Pp here- It’s my job. Thank you anyways though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Email from WTU “we believe that teachers who have been asked to return for in-person PD and classroom set-up on Wednesday and the remainder of this week should return.”

Are you a teacher? This is a good sign.

Haha they omitted some stuff. But yes the WTU does think we should return unless we have a legal reason not to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Email from WTU “we believe that teachers who have been asked to return for in-person PD and classroom set-up on Wednesday and the remainder of this week should return.”

Are you a teacher? This is a good sign.

Haha they omitted some stuff. But yes the WTU does think we should return unless we have a legal reason not to.

Well, what are they considering a legal reason not to? That could be a large enough loophole to make the statement to come back pretty meaningless, or it might just affect a small number of people with very specific situations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Email from WTU “we believe that teachers who have been asked to return for in-person PD and classroom set-up on Wednesday and the remainder of this week should return.”

Are you a teacher? This is a good sign.

Haha they omitted some stuff. But yes the WTU does think we should return unless we have a legal reason not to.

Well, what are they considering a legal reason not to? That could be a large enough loophole to make the statement to come back pretty meaningless, or it might just affect a small number of people with very specific situations.

This is the part that is missing, looks like arbitration won't start until after Weds; the WTU had to tell teachers to go back or it would be a work stoppage. I don't think even arbiitration can stop reopening. Anyone know? The current complaint is based on violation of the MOA (not sharing data, school readiness plans etc.) Last time it was the staffing survey so DCPS couldn't assign teachers. Even though the union framed it as DCPS caving and the WTU *winning*. That's not the case here because the staffing matter has been resolved. I haven't seen the complaint, I imagine that the relief the WTU is asking for is delaying the reopening.

"The WTU and our legal team are continuing to work to expedite arbitration on both concerns about our school buildings as well as your teaching assignments. The arbitrator refused DCPS attempts to dismiss the case and we expect a hearing to be scheduled for later this week. We’ll provide additional updates as they become available."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Email from WTU “we believe that teachers who have been asked to return for in-person PD and classroom set-up on Wednesday and the remainder of this week should return.”

Are you a teacher? This is a good sign.

Haha they omitted some stuff. But yes the WTU does think we should return unless we have a legal reason not to.

Well, what are they considering a legal reason not to? That could be a large enough loophole to make the statement to come back pretty meaningless, or it might just affect a small number of people with very specific situations.

Yes, do enlighten us. Although this thread has devolved into the typical selfish parent/ selfish teacher discourse, I am still curious whether there will be labor disruption on Monday. I’m all for sticking it to the Man with a good ole strike, but I wish the WTU realized that their disarray and lack of communication is really difficult for families already stretched thin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Email from WTU “we believe that teachers who have been asked to return for in-person PD and classroom set-up on Wednesday and the remainder of this week should return.”

Are you a teacher? This is a good sign.

Haha they omitted some stuff. But yes the WTU does think we should return unless we have a legal reason not to.

Well, what are they considering a legal reason not to? That could be a large enough loophole to make the statement to come back pretty meaningless, or it might just affect a small number of people with very specific situations.

Yes, do enlighten us. Although this thread has devolved into the typical selfish parent/ selfish teacher discourse, I am still curious whether there will be labor disruption on Monday. I’m all for sticking it to the Man with a good ole strike, but I wish the WTU realized that their disarray and lack of communication is really difficult for families already stretched thin.

And forget about “families” with regard to Monday, I’m thinking about the students. If they show up at school only to learn their teachers are MIA it will be awful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Email from WTU “we believe that teachers who have been asked to return for in-person PD and classroom set-up on Wednesday and the remainder of this week should return.”

Are you a teacher? This is a good sign.

Haha they omitted some stuff. But yes the WTU does think we should return unless we have a legal reason not to.

Well, what are they considering a legal reason not to? That could be a large enough loophole to make the statement to come back pretty meaningless, or it might just affect a small number of people with very specific situations.

Yes, do enlighten us. Although this thread has devolved into the typical selfish parent/ selfish teacher discourse, I am still curious whether there will be labor disruption on Monday. I’m all for sticking it to the Man with a good ole strike, but I wish the WTU realized that their disarray and lack of communication is really difficult for families already stretched thin.

And forget about “families” with regard to Monday, I’m thinking about the students. If they show up at school only to learn their teachers are MIA it will be awful.

Agreed. My kinde kid has never been in their building. It’s going to be an emotional day even if things go as planned. And for the record I don’t think teachers are lazy or selfish. I just wish I had a clear sense of under what conditions they would like to return. The safety protocols at our school seem really strong. We absolutely wouldn’t consider returning if they weren’t.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Email from WTU “we believe that teachers who have been asked to return for in-person PD and classroom set-up on Wednesday and the remainder of this week should return.”

Are you a teacher? This is a good sign.

Haha they omitted some stuff. But yes the WTU does think we should return unless we have a legal reason not to.

Well, what are they considering a legal reason not to? That could be a large enough loophole to make the statement to come back pretty meaningless, or it might just affect a small number of people with very specific situations.

Sorry, I wasn't trying to build anxiety. ADA, FMLA, Covid-Leave. If teachers are being asked to things not in their contract like teaching 2 classes or teaching a class they are not certified for.

[Anonymous]

“ But Elizabeth Davis, president of the Washington Teachers’ Union, said that opening schools safely requires more than vaccines. It’s also about health metrics and safety measures in schools.

“Having the vaccine available for teachers,” she said at a town hall Monday with parents and educators, “does not solve all the problems.”“

So predictable. Sigh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“ But Elizabeth Davis, president of the Washington Teachers’ Union, said that opening schools safely requires more than vaccines. It’s also about health metrics and safety measures in schools.

“Having the vaccine available for teachers,” she said at a town hall Monday with parents and educators, “does not solve all the problems.”“

So predictable. Sigh.

+1. How does that not solve the damn problem if the efficacy of the vaccine is 95%. This is almost the best number you can get people. I’m in healthcare and initially the gov was willing to accept greater than 50%. 98% people WILL develop immunity.

What the hell more do the WTU and teachers want?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“ But Elizabeth Davis, president of the Washington Teachers’ Union, said that opening schools safely requires more than vaccines. It’s also about health metrics and safety measures in schools.

“Having the vaccine available for teachers,” she said at a town hall Monday with parents and educators, “does not solve all the problems.”“

So predictable. Sigh.

+1. How does that not solve the damn problem if the efficacy of the vaccine is 95%. This is almost the best number you can get people. I’m in healthcare and initially the gov was willing to accept greater than 50%. 98% people WILL develop immunity.

What the hell more do the WTU and teachers want?

Typo 95% not 98%

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“ But Elizabeth Davis, president of the Washington Teachers’ Union, said that opening schools safely requires more than vaccines. It’s also about health metrics and safety measures in schools.

“Having the vaccine available for teachers,” she said at a town hall Monday with parents and educators, “does not solve all the problems.”“

So predictable. Sigh.

+1. How does that not solve the damn problem if the efficacy of the vaccine is 95%. This is almost the best number you can get people. I’m in healthcare and initially the gov was willing to accept greater than 50%. 98% people WILL develop immunity.

What the hell more do the WTU and teachers want?

I am a WTU member and even I have no clue anymore. If paying into the union wasn’t already automatically taken out of my paycheck I’d leave the union for the next few years.

[Anonymous]

Well it’s obvious Elizabeth Davis doesn’t know what the hell she is talking about and teachers are following like sheep. She’s not following the science but we knew WTU never did.

Sad

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“ But Elizabeth Davis, president of the Washington Teachers’ Union, said that opening schools safely requires more than vaccines. It’s also about health metrics and safety measures in schools.

“Having the vaccine available for teachers,” she said at a town hall Monday with parents and educators, “does not solve all the problems.”“

So predictable. Sigh.

+1. How does that not solve the damn problem if the efficacy of the vaccine is 95%. This is almost the best number you can get people. I’m in healthcare and initially the gov was willing to accept greater than 50%. 98% people WILL develop immunity.

What the hell more do the WTU and teachers want?

I am a WTU member and even I have no clue anymore. If paying into the union wasn’t already automatically taken out of my paycheck I’d leave the union for the next few years.

It’s not automatic. In fact a few years ago there was a Supreme Court case that said unions can’t charge agency fees and they automatically STOPPED taking it out of our paychecks. If you’ve already signed up, you probably just have to send them a letter asking to stop.