TEACHERS JUST WANNA HAVE FUNDS
NEVADA TEACHERS DEMAND THEIR RIGHT TO STRIKE
In a world where workers have the right to strike, there is one group that is left out in the cold. Teachers and other public service employees in Nevada are not allowed to strike, and the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) is fighting to change that.
At a recent rally for higher pay attended by thousands of teachers, the CCEA announced that they would be filing a lawsuit to overturn the Nevada statute that makes it illegal for public sector employees to strike. The union is demanding a 10% pay increase in the first year, an 8% increase in the second year, and a $5,000 bonus for teachers in Title 1 schools. The school district has offered a 9% raise in the first year and a measly 3.3% increase in the second year.
Let's face it, teachers are some of the most underpaid and overworked people in our society. They spend countless hours grading papers, preparing lesson plans, and dealing with unruly students. And yet, they are expected to do all of this on a salary that barely covers their bills.
But why should they be denied the right to strike? Are they not workers just like everyone else? The answer is yes, they are workers, and they deserve the same rights as any other worker.
The CCEA is not just fighting for higher pay, they are fighting for the right to stand up for themselves and demand fair treatment. And if that means going on strike, then so be it.
But let's be real, the idea of teachers going on strike is hilarious. Can you imagine a group of teachers picketing outside of a school with signs that say "We demand better pay and shorter hours!"? It's almost too funny to picture.
And what would happen if teachers did go on strike? Would parents have to take time off work to stay home with their kids? Would substitute teachers be brought in to take over? It's a logistical nightmare that would make even the most organized person's head spin.
But maybe that's exactly what we need. Maybe we need to shake things up and demand change. Maybe we need to support our teachers and give them the respect they deserve.
So, here's to the CCEA and their fight for the right to strike. Let's hope they win their lawsuit and show the world that teachers are not to be messed with. Because when it comes down to it, they hold the future of our society in their hands. And that's no laughing matter
CCEA says it will file lawsuit against Nevada law that bans government employees from striking https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/ccea-says-it-will-file-lawsuit-against-nevada-law-that-bans-government-employees-from-striking/
Teachers' union to challenge state law preventing teachers from striking https://www.ktnv.com/news/education/teachers-union-announces-plans-to-challenge-state-law-preventing-teachers-from-striking
