Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:33     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:

At this point, with MCPS still open, those w/o leave who are stuck babysitting are indeed hurt. They will not be able to teach, as it will be chaos b/c there's the chance there won't be enough subs.

Most subs are warm bodies.

I don't think you really get the effects.


The effects of a one-day strike are unlikely to be very big. Think of it as a snow day. We probably won't have any snow days this year anyway.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:28     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:There are many places where strikes like this are relatively normal. Anyone who has tried to travel in Western Europe can attest that transit strikes are relatively common. Folks take it in stride, more or less.


I am totally not looking forward to it if we are also headed in that direction.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:26     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
There are many places where strikes like this are relatively normal. Anyone who has tried to travel in Western Europe can attest that transit strikes are relatively common. Folks take it in stride, more or less.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:20     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't think they'll close to be honest. I could be wrong, and I do have childcare in place in case they do.

But unlike a snow day, where you wake up to 3 inches, this could have been called earlier today.

This is a ridiculous "strike" b/c it will amount to nothing first of all, and second, who takes leave to strike? Plus, those who have opted out tomorrow are only making it inconvenient for colleagues who are there to do their jobs.

Losing a day of instruction is bad enough on snow days, especially for needy kids, bur to purposely leave your job for this "fight" is inexcusable.


YOU ARE WRONG. Check Washingtonpost.com for the article. Thirty percent of transportation workers have called out.


And that means they'll find subs for the bus drivers. They have them across the board - in both professional and supporting services. They won't call off the day. They said today on the news that MCPS was open. It's doubtful - VERY doubtful - they'll close. It's easier to babysit combined classes than to inconvenience parents. The day will be lost. Kids will skip. But it will be called an instructional day nonetheless.


Have you read the articles?? They are closed.

Wonder if MCPS will follow suit.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:18     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

The point of striking is to suffer a bit. This is simply an elitist's view of protest. Tell that to the single moms who can't even afford one day off.

This is utter bullshit.


The point of striking is to be absent from the workplace.

Also, it doesn't hurt the workers who don't have leave, when the workers who do have leave, take leave.


At this point, with MCPS still open, those w/o leave who are stuck babysitting are indeed hurt. They will not be able to teach, as it will be chaos b/c there's the chance there won't be enough subs.

Most subs are warm bodies.

I don't think you really get the effects.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:16     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:

And that means they'll find subs for the bus drivers. They have them across the board - in both professional and supporting services. They won't call off the day. They said today on the news that MCPS was open. It's doubtful - VERY doubtful - they'll close. It's easier to babysit combined classes than to inconvenience parents. The day will be lost. Kids will skip. But it will be called an instructional day nonetheless.


They have called off the day.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - Schools are closed for students, due to "A Day Without a Woman" related demonstrations. All employees are expected to report for work or follow the normal procedures for leave requests.

As you may be aware, organizers of the Women’s March on Washington have called for “A Day Without a Woman,” a one-day demonstration on International Women’s Day (Wednesday, March 8) to include taking the day off work.

Throughout Prince George’s County Public Schools, a high number of school-based and support staff have requested leave for tomorrow, which would compromise our ability to transport students and provide safe, productive learning environments. As a result, schools will be closed Wednesday, March 8 for students. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Please note that our leave requests significantly increased today, leading to this decision.

Based on our policies, PGCPS and the Prince George’s County Board of Education have no political stance on “A Day Without a Woman.” Schools will open Thursday, March 9 on a normal schedule.

Sincerely,

Kevin M. Maxwell, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:14     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:

The point of striking is to suffer a bit. This is simply an elitist's view of protest. Tell that to the single moms who can't even afford one day off.

This is utter bullshit.


The point of striking is to be absent from the workplace.

Also, it doesn't hurt the workers who don't have leave, when the workers who do have leave, take leave.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:14     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't think they'll close to be honest. I could be wrong, and I do have childcare in place in case they do.

But unlike a snow day, where you wake up to 3 inches, this could have been called earlier today.

This is a ridiculous "strike" b/c it will amount to nothing first of all, and second, who takes leave to strike? Plus, those who have opted out tomorrow are only making it inconvenient for colleagues who are there to do their jobs.

Losing a day of instruction is bad enough on snow days, especially for needy kids, bur to purposely leave your job for this "fight" is inexcusable.


YOU ARE WRONG. Check Washingtonpost.com for the article. Thirty percent of transportation workers have called out.


And that means they'll find subs for the bus drivers. They have them across the board - in both professional and supporting services. They won't call off the day. They said today on the news that MCPS was open. It's doubtful - VERY doubtful - they'll close. It's easier to babysit combined classes than to inconvenience parents. The day will be lost. Kids will skip. But it will be called an instructional day nonetheless.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:13     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't think they'll close to be honest. I could be wrong, and I do have childcare in place in case they do.

But unlike a snow day, where you wake up to 3 inches, this could have been called earlier today.

This is a ridiculous "strike" b/c it will amount to nothing first of all, and second, who takes leave to strike? Plus, those who have opted out tomorrow are only making it inconvenient for colleagues who are there to do their jobs.

Losing a day of instruction is bad enough on snow days, especially for needy kids, bur to purposely leave your job for this "fight" is inexcusable.


People with jobs that provide leave.


The point of striking is to suffer a bit. This is simply an elitist's view of protest. Tell that to the single moms who can't even afford one day off.

This is utter bullshit.


+1

This. For real.

If I don't work, I don't get paid.

I watched the skinny, white yoga women on Channel 4 News this afternoon in Alexandria talk about how they're offering free yoga classes and some fancy coffee shop celebrating the day. Ummm, not everyone has that luxury. SMDH
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:11     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:I don't think they'll close to be honest. I could be wrong, and I do have childcare in place in case they do.

But unlike a snow day, where you wake up to 3 inches, this could have been called earlier today.

This is a ridiculous "strike" b/c it will amount to nothing first of all, and second, who takes leave to strike? Plus, those who have opted out tomorrow are only making it inconvenient for colleagues who are there to do their jobs.

Losing a day of instruction is bad enough on snow days, especially for needy kids, bur to purposely leave your job for this "fight" is inexcusable.


No. They are closing.

http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/prince-georges-co-schools-closed-wednesday-for-day-without-a-woman/420619636
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:11     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't think they'll close to be honest. I could be wrong, and I do have childcare in place in case they do.

But unlike a snow day, where you wake up to 3 inches, this could have been called earlier today.

This is a ridiculous "strike" b/c it will amount to nothing first of all, and second, who takes leave to strike? Plus, those who have opted out tomorrow are only making it inconvenient for colleagues who are there to do their jobs.

Losing a day of instruction is bad enough on snow days, especially for needy kids, bur to purposely leave your job for this "fight" is inexcusable.


People with jobs that provide leave.


The point of striking is to suffer a bit. This is simply an elitist's view of protest. Tell that to the single moms who can't even afford one day off.

This is utter bullshit.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:10     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:I don't think they'll close to be honest. I could be wrong, and I do have childcare in place in case they do.

But unlike a snow day, where you wake up to 3 inches, this could have been called earlier today.

This is a ridiculous "strike" b/c it will amount to nothing first of all, and second, who takes leave to strike? Plus, those who have opted out tomorrow are only making it inconvenient for colleagues who are there to do their jobs.

Losing a day of instruction is bad enough on snow days, especially for needy kids, bur to purposely leave your job for this "fight" is inexcusable.


YOU ARE WRONG. Check Washingtonpost.com for the article. Thirty percent of transportation workers have called out.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:08     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Anonymous wrote:I don't think they'll close to be honest. I could be wrong, and I do have childcare in place in case they do.

But unlike a snow day, where you wake up to 3 inches, this could have been called earlier today.

This is a ridiculous "strike" b/c it will amount to nothing first of all, and second, who takes leave to strike? Plus, those who have opted out tomorrow are only making it inconvenient for colleagues who are there to do their jobs.

Losing a day of instruction is bad enough on snow days, especially for needy kids, bur to purposely leave your job for this "fight" is inexcusable.


People with jobs that provide leave.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 21:07     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
I don't think they'll close to be honest. I could be wrong, and I do have childcare in place in case they do.

But unlike a snow day, where you wake up to 3 inches, this could have been called earlier today.

This is a ridiculous "strike" b/c it will amount to nothing first of all, and second, who takes leave to strike? Plus, those who have opted out tomorrow are only making it inconvenient for colleagues who are there to do their jobs.

Losing a day of instruction is bad enough on snow days, especially for needy kids, bur to purposely leave your job for this "fight" is inexcusable.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2017 20:52     Subject: PG SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED WED. 3/8
Get your childcare in place.