Details emerging about Chicago Teachers Union’s upcoming contract show just how divorced its demands, both extreme and expensive, are from the reality at Chicago schools. It’s not just about massive salary increases, but also about money for migrant students, climate initiatives, abortions and gender-affirming care. About blocking parental notification. Count on CTU’s demands to veer further from reality until the public finally says no.
1. Ives: “You cannot tax people enough to pay these pensions. So there will be a day of reckoning.” Ugh. I’ve been hearing about this day of reckoning for years. We all know it’ll happen, but when — in 1-2 years or in 10-20? 2. union guy: “While some criticize the pensions as being too costly, … the benefits aren’t overly generous because teachers aren’t getting Social Security benefits.” a. Is he comparing these pensions to SS benefits? SS benefits pale by comparison, especially considering the three percent raise compounded annually for pensions. Also, the average retiree might start at… Read more »
Why no legalie prostitution too, then we could regulate the politicians.
There goes JB’s marijuana revenue. Bet he never thought one of his few revenue generators would be swallowed up entirely by one pension system.