tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post526793394570346585..comments2024-03-26T11:07:03.496-04:00Comments on Ed Notes Online: Randi's Nightmare Continues: Steve Conn Sworn in as Detroit Teacher Union Presidented notes onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15018047869059226777noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-46610270832352527272015-01-28T09:28:28.157-05:002015-01-28T09:28:28.157-05:00It's typical of successful guerrilla wars of l...It's typical of successful guerrilla wars of liberation that the center of power is surrounded and eventually choked off from support. Perhaps that's what we're seeing here with the UFT leadership, the tail that wags the AFT/NYSUT dog and the last of the urban political machines, gradually being surrounded by locals that have tired of their endless betrayals.Michael Fiorillonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-65173858091411930432015-01-28T04:28:24.340-05:002015-01-28T04:28:24.340-05:00(Conn's victory was a blow to Johnson.
"H...(Conn's victory was a blow to Johnson.<br />"His mantra has never been to work with the other side, the adversary," Johnson said. "His mantra has always been to stand out at the periphery and throw rocks at it and talk about how horrible it is." ) ---- When the self-interests of those in union leadership overshadow the interests of the working teachers….When the membership is locked out of the decision making…..When the membership is not allowed a dissenting voice within their own union….. When union leaders are no longer accountable to their members….What choice is there except to give up or pick up those rocks? All it took was a rock and steady aim for David to take down Goliath. Teachers have been under attack and it speaks volumes that Detroit's former leader takes issue with a union leader who wants to fight back. It appears that the teachers of Detroit want the rock thrower. Good for them! If only NY teachers would take a stand next election cycle and oust Mulgrew and Unity. Take your ball and go home, Johnson ---it’s clear you’re just a sore loser. Roseanne McCosh<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com