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54 minutes ago.
by Munster
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A new documentary film, "Looking for Superman" suggests that American education is severly flawed. Is this view justified?

As a former history teacher, I believe that the majority of today's public issues are rooted in the quality - or lack thereof - of American education. Never in my own memory have I noticed so many students (and adults) who are so uninformed about even the most basic facts of history, civics, geography ... Recent studies suggest that U.S. schools rank well below other nations in the disciplines of math and science ... "Waiting for Superman" (which needs to be shown locally) says that the "blame" or "responsibility" for this sad state of affairs rests upon several factors - i.e. the distractions of TV and computer games; teachers' unions that support "tenure" for some incompetent teachers; uncaring parents; "pressure groups" that demonize public education to promote private, sectarian schools; politicians who burden schools with "unfunded mandates" like "No Child Left Behind" ... Or is it "all of the above"

 
 

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Munster

PSST . . .wrongriki does not want you to KNOW this . . .

He is a welfare addicted , food stamp loving ,Know Nothing Expert who has never worked a real job , much less a union job and thinks it knows whats good for working americans! It tends to lie and speculate as it gets more and more frustrated by being proven wrong , time after time !Just more proof that wrongriki has no clue as to whats its talking about !

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(we are ohio.co m)

Posted 6 days ago.

“Twenty-four states have passed right-to-work legislation, the most recent being Michigan and Indiana in 2012.”

. . .

Mark Mix talks right-to-work with club

By Erin Ragan

(Southeast Missourian)

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

'Right-to-Work' Laws Explained, Debunked And Demystified

English: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (Photo credit: Wikipedia) One of the enduring myths of legislation designed to bring ‘right-to-work’ laws to the states is the notion that these laws actually have something to do with the right to work. They decidedly do not. While—as we will see—the misnomer has nothing whatsoever to do [...] Rick Ungar , Contributor Dec 11, 2012 Look it up !Forbes

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

Reminder,I respectfully decline to listen to any more idiotic speculation and lies from the Know Nothing Expert who ‘for over two years under various monikers’ has had to resort to repetitive name-calling, insults and wild claims All the while bombarding us all with its ignorance

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(We are ohio.co m)

Posted 6 days ago.

"And every year, those city pensions grow by 3 percent. Records show the top earners are:"

"James McNally, vice president of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. He receives nearly $115,000 a year even though at the time he retired, in 2008, he had not worked for the city in more than 13 years. He was only 51 when he started collecting a city pension. By the time he turns 78, he will have received roughly $4 million from the city laborers' fund."

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Law gives huge pension perks to union leaders

In all, 23 expected to collect combined $56 million in their lifetimes

By Jason Grotto

(Chicago Tribune)

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

Reminder,I respectfully decline to listen to any more idiotic speculation and lies from the Know Nothing Expert who ‘for over two years under various monikers’ has had to resort to repetitive name-calling, insults and wild claims All the while bombarding us all with its ignorance

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(We are ohio.co m)

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

Well here you go but head , it isn't going to get anymore credible than the "Bureau of Labor Statistics" According to a January 2011 Bureau of Labor Statistics report, workers who belong to a union typically earn higher pay than non-union workers doing the same kind of job. Although it varies based on sector and occupation, the overall averages are striking.

$917 = Median weekly earnings in 2010 of union members.

$717 = Median weekly earnings in 2010 of non-union workers.

That's a yearly difference in salary of $10,400 for union members vs. non-union members.

Union members earn an average of $4.95 more per hour - which equates to a yearly difference of $10,300. (we are ohio.co m)

Posted 6 days ago.

Law gives huge pension perks to union leaders

In all, 23 expected to collect combined $56 million in their lifetimes

By Jason Grotto

(Chicago Tribune)

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

Well here you go but head , it isn't going to get anymore credible than the "Bureau of Labor Statistics" According to a January 2011 Bureau of Labor Statistics report, workers who belong to a union typically earn higher pay than non-union workers doing the same kind of job. Although it varies based on sector and occupation, the overall averages are striking.

$917 = Median weekly earnings in 2010 of union members.

$717 = Median weekly earnings in 2010 of non-union workers.

That's a yearly difference in salary of $10,400 for union members vs. non-union members.

Union members earn an average of $4.95 more per hour - which equates to a yearly difference of $10,300. (we are ohio.co m)

Posted 6 days ago.

Right to Work States Offer Competitive Pay, Far Superior Job Opportunities For Teachers

By Stan Greer

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

And I don't want info on the factually challenged , unethical right wing repeater ! Theres nothing to care about !We are ohio****

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

All I can do is speak from Experience ! Were you in a union ? Did you ever have to deal with them ? Wait , wrongriki never had a job much less a union one ! Now that's credibility ! We are ohio.co m

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

Reminder,I respectfully decline to listen to any more idiotic speculation and lies from the Know Nothing Expert who ‘for over two years under various monikers’ has had to resort to repetitive name-calling, insults and wild claims All the while bombarding us all with its ignorance

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(We are ohio.co m)

Posted 6 days ago.

Reminder: I respectfully decline answering any questions from an alleged 60+ year old long-time retired dues exempt union husband of a NEA union boss, who ‘for over two years’ has had to resort to repetitive name-calling, insults and wild claims.

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Today might be a good day for fishing but not phishing . . . LOL

Go fish . . . LOL

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

All I can do is speak from Experience ! Were you in a union ? Did you ever have to deal with them ? Wait , wrongriki never had a job much less a union one ! Now that's credibility ! We are ohio.co m

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

I respectfully decline to listen to any more idiotic speculation and lies from the Know Nothing Expert who ‘for over two years under various monikers’ has had to resort to repetitive name-calling, insults and wild claims All the while bombarding us all with its ignorance

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(We are ohio.co m)

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

We are Ohio. co m And just who and how many does your republican super PAC's represent ?? We don't know because they, unlike unions, don't have to report those donatiions !If it sounds a little fishy you can bet it smells a whole lot fishy !And still regardless of all your efforts workers will have the choice whether to CHOOSE to work union or CHOOSE to work non union which does make it voluntary !Different but the same idiocy so we will remind the vast majority that thumped SB5 that this is just the republicans again trying to screw labor ! We are Ohio .co m

Posted 6 days ago.

Paying out Pension Promises

By Eileen Norcross

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 6 days ago.

I respectfully decline answering any questions from an alleged 60+ year old husband of a school teacher who ‘for over two years’ has had to resort to repetitive name-calling, insults and wild claims.

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(ohioansforworkplacefreedom)

Posted 6 days ago.

Munster

Wait , wrongriki never had a job much less a union one ! Now that's credibility ! We are ohio.co m

Posted 6 days ago.
 
 
 
 

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