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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]PP who worked in union state and FCPS. Yes, my previous state was also New York and, based on my experience in NY, I will always be impressed by education in that state[/quote]

Worst teacher I ever worked with came from NY.  She was also our Building Representative (union rep for those who are not familiar with the term).  Her only concern was teachers' rights.  She was not concerned at all about the kids.  She may be the type of teacher that OP is concerned about.  For example, if the parent conference was after school, this woman would not have stayed over had the conference gone long.  If the hour was "out of contract", she would have been out of there in a heartbeat.

She was always telling us to "work to the contract".  I'm sure there are great teachers in NY, but, like anything, generalization is not a good thing.  I saw a terrible teacher who was in our school on probation--due to her contract-waste a year for a classroom of kids.  She should have been released, but, had to be given another year with a different administrator because of the contract.  [/quote]

Teacher's absolutely need to work to contract. It's insane to think you guys work against and around it. Working to contract doesn't mean you can't be a creative, prepared, and invested educator, but your attitude is the very reason your workforce is dwindling. Police officers and firefighters have equally important jobs, and they don't circumvent their contracts. 
That is because it is a male dominated workforce. Men expect to be paid. 
Teaching is a predominately female workforce. They love children, they are nurturing, and understandably  approach their work emotionally.
It's not only that woman make less than men in the same job. "Women's work" is undervalued. 
This is why their is a wage gap. 
Don't attack your colleague for wanting her time compensated and respected. You should want the same.
Younger people  have grown up hearing this message of parity. 
They will continue to look elsewhere for a career.

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