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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Look, obviously unions are supposed represent the interests of their members. But it was still crass to see just how single-mindedly WTU fought any reasonable compromise to reopen. Tooth and nail, no matter how much families were suffering. That's just not a good look and it probably cost teachers quite a bit of goodwill for years to come.[/quote]

I mean that’s a cool rhetoric but it’s just not true. Have you ever read the things that WTU asked for? 
Look, you can feed me private and parochial are open all day long but the reason this took so long at most schools, and some are still struggling, is that there are a ton of logistics to consider. To open, schools had to consider all of these things.

*cdc guidelines
*DCDOH guidelines
*parent demand
*fmla/ada accommodations for staff 
*making all the physical modifications to the schools

Do you know when DCPS actually started to take these things seriously and begin to plan? In November, after the sick out day. Prior to that, there was no plan and schools had no formal guidelines on what reopening looked like. 
I’m sure it makes people feel better to blame the WTU bc they were painted as the face against reopening. And yes, some of their actions weren’t ideal. But, to blame them for schools not being open is lazy and doesn’t help fix the bigger problems, which is, what the hell was DCPS and the Mayors office doing from April to November.
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blah blah blah, schools are STILL closed to most children in DC, today, because of WTU advocacy. Meanwhile, this weekend I can go to a fully crowded Nats game, sans mask.  [/quote]

You are certainly welcome to believe what you want. It’s cool - have a great day![/quote]

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