mrstickball on 27 March 2009
That Guy - The issue is that the NEA dabbles in politics, despite being funded by the government...Not a good thing to do. That's like a lobbyist joining the presidents cabinet. Maybe that's a bad analogy since it's too late, but :-p
The NEA is just too big for it's own good. 3.2 million members yields a lot of clout, which can choke out proper negotiations for a workable environment.
Personally, I don't think govt. employees should have unions at all, since they are governmental, and therefore their 'union' is with the citizens that pay their wages.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.
