Why Chicago Strike Makes Reformies Nervous
Uh-oh; the teachers in state-controlled Paterson are getting kinda... uppity.
Only working contract hours is called "work-to-rule." It is not pleasant; but in a state like New Jersey, where it is for all intents and purposes illegal to strike, it's one of the few options available. My guess is that the Paterson teachers and the union local are looking at the hit Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is taking from the strike, and they feel emboldened about taking action.
The fact that Paterson is a state-controlled district means that the ultimate responsibility for what happens there rests with Education Commissioner Chris Cerf and Governor Christie. Any fallout from increased work actions
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Only working contract hours is called "work-to-rule." It is not pleasant; but in a state like New Jersey, where it is for all intents and purposes illegal to strike, it's one of the few options available. My guess is that the Paterson teachers and the union local are looking at the hit Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is taking from the strike, and they feel emboldened about taking action.
The fact that Paterson is a state-controlled district means that the ultimate responsibility for what happens there rests with Education Commissioner Chris Cerf and Governor Christie. Any fallout from increased work actions
