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House approves ban on union pay deductions
We used to have the choice to have it taken out of our paycheck, but the state just took that choice away. Now we either have to pay dues directly or set up payments through our bank instead of our employer. The state just keeps putting more hoops for us to jump through hoping we'll give up and go away. Not bloody likely!
March 20, 2013 at 8:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
House approves ban on union pay deductions
Oh, and by the way Stafford, tomorrow I'm setting up my direct deposit with my bank for my KNEA dues... and doubling the normal amount.
March 20, 2013 at 12:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
House approves ban on union pay deductions
"Protect individual rights?" By taking away my right to do with my money as I please?
And the next shoe to drop will be the removal of my rights to negotiate my own contract.
Gee, if only there were a political party in power that while preaching the reduction of big government would keep it's nose out of my personal business. Anyone? Anyone...?
March 19, 2013 at 11:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mexican restaurant Tapas closes as it loses lease on downtown building; Mexquisito expands into Eudora
If expecting free chips and salsa means I'm cheap, then I don't wanna be rich!
March 11, 2013 at 5:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence schools now out of snow days
Hmmm, state law says the schools have to have a set number of school days, but state law also says the state needs to provide adequate funding for the schools to do so.
Gee, if the state can ignore this law, why can't we? I say to heck with making up the days and let the state take us to court.
February 26, 2013 at 8:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Statehouse Live: Committee chairwoman says business-backed, anti-union bill needs more study
If Rep. Smith wants to speak for himself, fine. But like ATR mentioned, he's trying to speak for all teachers... NEA members or not. Frankly, if an ex-Navy man and law enforcement official felt "intimidated" by the KNEA "thugs" in Shawnee Mission, then maybe these "thugs" should be the ones running for state office.
February 6, 2013 at 2:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Statehouse Live: Committee chairwoman says business-backed, anti-union bill needs more study
Unlike other districts around the state, we haven't heard one peep from the Lawrence school board or superintendent about all this teacher-bashing by the state. It'd be kind of nice to know where they stand on all this.
February 6, 2013 at 1:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Statehouse Live: Battle begins in House over public unions
Paycheck protection from whom? Once I earn my money, it's mine to do with as I please... regardless of what a smattering of automated poll takers think. If I want to have my employer (regardless if it's the state or a private business) deduct money for dues, charitable donations, etc... it's my business.
And I have yet to see one shred of evidence that supports these legislator's claims that the NEA is "coercing" people to join. And no one who joins has to pay through payroll deduction, it's just the most convenient option for most people.
January 30, 2013 at 8:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Note to court: Effect is a noun; affect is a verb ... except when they're not
I seriously doubt the bulk of the legislature read it at all. They just waited to be told what to think about it and fell "right" in line.
January 23, 2013 at 11:34 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Bill to be heard restricting union activities in political campaigns
So this bill will essentially end the teachers right to lobby for the educational interests of our children. Hmmm...
So, where are the bills that restrict corporations and the Chamber of Commerce from lobbying for their own personal special interests?
Yeah... I didn't think so.
January 23, 2013 at 11:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )