“If we’re going to get what we need, we must push for it. We need you to come to Springfield with us next Wednesday, May 15, to advocate for more school funding,” the email read. Teachers can partake in political advocacy on their own time, but this day of action would be during regular school hours and at taxpayer expense.
I think the headline should have read:
“Breaking news: The Chicago Teachers Union is generously allowing its members to ditch class (because who needs education anyway?) to play politics in Springfield. Don’t worry, folks, they’ll be demanding more of your hard-earned cash to fund their ‘taxpayer expense’ wish list, all while ensuring the next generation of socialist voters are adequately dumbed down. Because what better way to shape the future than by emptying your pockets and dulling young minds?”
If you’ve been in Illinois long enough to go through a school district tax hike referendum, you’ll understand what’s going on right now as state lawmakers prepare to vote on the 2025 state budget.
Ted joined Shaun Thompson to talk about about the Chicago Teachers Union’s absurd new contract demands, why so many Chicago teachers are chronically absent, and Brandon Johnson’s failed first year as mayor.
The bill passed despite their votes in response to certain incidents where local prosecutors are thought to have been too lenient with non-citizens assaulting cops.
I think the headline should have read:
“Breaking news: The Chicago Teachers Union is generously allowing its members to ditch class (because who needs education anyway?) to play politics in Springfield. Don’t worry, folks, they’ll be demanding more of your hard-earned cash to fund their ‘taxpayer expense’ wish list, all while ensuring the next generation of socialist voters are adequately dumbed down. Because what better way to shape the future than by emptying your pockets and dulling young minds?”