Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Here are the two main documents filed by Ted Dallas' lawyers against Marilyn Stewart and the CTU. First is a 21-page complaint for injunctive relief (PDF). Next -- fun! -- is a 54-page attachment with all sorts of evidence to look through (exhibits), including the above complaint. No receipts written on cocktail napkins, far as I can see. But lots of official and internal correspondence to ponder.
Take a look, and let the rest of us know what you find and think. I'll do the same.
Digg
Del.icio.us
Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 6:35 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I will talk to my attorney this weekend and ask if i can post my charges against the union.
There are plenty more complaints against the union just everyone is just like the classic classroom teacher isolated in their own world but thru the use of the internet and other communications we can now exchange our collective experiences. I know of at least 10 myself mostly of non representation. Just today member contacted me after he was released from his position and his field rep refused to help him fight for his job. I have grievances from September that were not processed by my Field rep. There are members being tricked by the union into signing away their right to due process. There are members being lied to that grievances filed last week will not be processed until next year.
When I get a release to post all these items I will.
this is only the tip of the iceberg.
there is talk of secret internal collaborations and planning against rank and filer members that goes on everyday either at the mart or off site but always during union time.
wasn't there something like this before?
The scandal revealed the existence of a White House dirty tricks squad, which was behind an orchestrated campaign of political sabotage, an enemies list, a "plumbers" unit to plug political leaks and a secret campaign slush fund associated with CREEP, all with high-level administration involvement. It brought into the open the involvement of Attorney General John N. Mitchell in the dirty tricks, funds and cover-up, as well as key White House advisers, all of whom went to prison for these crimes, for sentences of one to four years. The jail terms had been shortened on the basis of the high level of the convicted, and their cooperation in the hearings.
answer
There are plenty more complaints against the union just everyone is just like the classic classroom teacher isolated in their own world but thru the use of the internet and other communications we can now exchange our collective experiences. I know of at least 10 myself mostly of non representation. Just today member contacted me after he was released from his position and his field rep refused to help him fight for his job. I have grievances from September that were not processed by my Field rep. There are members being tricked by the union into signing away their right to due process. There are members being lied to that grievances filed last week will not be processed until next year.
When I get a release to post all these items I will.
this is only the tip of the iceberg.
there is talk of secret internal collaborations and planning against rank and filer members that goes on everyday either at the mart or off site but always during union time.
wasn't there something like this before?
The scandal revealed the existence of a White House dirty tricks squad, which was behind an orchestrated campaign of political sabotage, an enemies list, a "plumbers" unit to plug political leaks and a secret campaign slush fund associated with CREEP, all with high-level administration involvement. It brought into the open the involvement of Attorney General John N. Mitchell in the dirty tricks, funds and cover-up, as well as key White House advisers, all of whom went to prison for these crimes, for sentences of one to four years. The jail terms had been shortened on the basis of the high level of the convicted, and their cooperation in the hearings.
answer
Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
reading both sets of charges against Ctu vs dallas and kauffam vs dallas. better put all your assets in somebody else's name MS, PW, GK just in case. i heard what happens when cases with lots of money start money towards the plaintiff.
Court Orders Asset Freeze
Court Orders Asset Freeze
Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 7:40 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
1) How many CTU members and/or employees have taken legal action against the Stewart administration?
2) How many of them have won?
3) What are the total legal costs of all filings against CTU?
4) What does this pattern say about the current CTU leadership and its legal representation?
I don't know the answer to questions 1-3. Do you?
2) How many of them have won?
3) What are the total legal costs of all filings against CTU?
4) What does this pattern say about the current CTU leadership and its legal representation?
I don't know the answer to questions 1-3. Do you?
Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
In my opinion the most significant admission from Dallas appears on page 8 where Dallas states on August 31, 2007 the House of Delegates voted down the proposed CTU contract. Dallas has sworn that this is true in the complaint.
Let us contemplate this for a moment. Here we have an elected CTU offical who admits he was a party to the cover up of voting fraud. The reason he was a party to this fraud is that he did not go to the Labor relations board and file a complaint or the AFT, moreover he never publicly informed the membership that elected him that fraud had taken place.
What appears to have happened is in fact exactly what George reported in Substance that there was an internal fight in the elected CTU leadership over the vote. But Dallas had both a moral and legal obligation to us the members to inform us of the fraud he believed took place. He instead kept publicly quiet until now.
Also both the Chicago Tribune and Sun Times reporters read this complaint, yet neither paper printed one word about Dallas stating voting fraud took place on the vote for our contract. Instead they wrote about drinks and food bills. In fact both of these newspapers wanted this contract approved to help destroy our union, hence not one word was written about this aspect of the complaint.
The fact that the membership approved this contract does not make it valid, given that the House appears to have voted it down. The next step is to go to the AFT and the labor relations board to have this contract invalidated. By the way does Porter also believe the House voted down the contract, does Ochoa even believe so.
Let us contemplate this for a moment. Here we have an elected CTU offical who admits he was a party to the cover up of voting fraud. The reason he was a party to this fraud is that he did not go to the Labor relations board and file a complaint or the AFT, moreover he never publicly informed the membership that elected him that fraud had taken place.
What appears to have happened is in fact exactly what George reported in Substance that there was an internal fight in the elected CTU leadership over the vote. But Dallas had both a moral and legal obligation to us the members to inform us of the fraud he believed took place. He instead kept publicly quiet until now.
Also both the Chicago Tribune and Sun Times reporters read this complaint, yet neither paper printed one word about Dallas stating voting fraud took place on the vote for our contract. Instead they wrote about drinks and food bills. In fact both of these newspapers wanted this contract approved to help destroy our union, hence not one word was written about this aspect of the complaint.
The fact that the membership approved this contract does not make it valid, given that the House appears to have voted it down. The next step is to go to the AFT and the labor relations board to have this contract invalidated. By the way does Porter also believe the House voted down the contract, does Ochoa even believe so.
Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I know of maybe four new cases this year.
When I talk of cases ULP, Circuit Court or other mediation.
As far as wins for CTU stopping payouts or damages to the membership I have found none: meaning CTU, from the cases I have read, CTU has lost them all. I may be wrong so others need to correct me here since I have not read all cases against the CTU or even know about them all. i do have a list of all the CTU cases in the Cook county Circuit Court going back 20 years(Plaintiff and Defendant). Plus only the electronic case history not a full review to the case file downtown at the Daley Center.
Legal costs the union knows this to the dime. just they refuse to release this information.
Take for example George's case.
It was a simple violation of contract case any first year lawyer would have settled the case because it was a sure looser.
It might have ended up costing CTU close to 400,00k (settlement and legal fees)
when all they had to do is play George his money and let him do his job.
it is exactly what is happening with the Dallas case. there is an implied 3 year contract as an elected official and now CTU wants to break that contract.
The end result(if they illegally remove him from office) will be Dallas gets all his back pay, damages, his legal fees, court costs, and legal fees to the CTU attorneys.
When I talk of cases ULP, Circuit Court or other mediation.
As far as wins for CTU stopping payouts or damages to the membership I have found none: meaning CTU, from the cases I have read, CTU has lost them all. I may be wrong so others need to correct me here since I have not read all cases against the CTU or even know about them all. i do have a list of all the CTU cases in the Cook county Circuit Court going back 20 years(Plaintiff and Defendant). Plus only the electronic case history not a full review to the case file downtown at the Daley Center.
Legal costs the union knows this to the dime. just they refuse to release this information.
Take for example George's case.
It was a simple violation of contract case any first year lawyer would have settled the case because it was a sure looser.
It might have ended up costing CTU close to 400,00k (settlement and legal fees)
when all they had to do is play George his money and let him do his job.
it is exactly what is happening with the Dallas case. there is an implied 3 year contract as an elected official and now CTU wants to break that contract.
The end result(if they illegally remove him from office) will be Dallas gets all his back pay, damages, his legal fees, court costs, and legal fees to the CTU attorneys.
Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
and who loses. No one but us the members. MS files all these charges, we the members pay all the legal fees and if or when Dallas wins who has paid?
Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
This whole internal conflict is a mess. However Marilyn Stewart and Ted Dallas are still employed still eligible for a big fat pension and this whole fiasco will cost the Union (us) more than anybody else. Meanwhile at my school 7 postitions were closed, two are questionable as to whether "seniority" is being enforced and for the kicker of all kicker the etc program is closed and thus eliminating a teacher with over 18 years seniority. My school has an average act score of 16 and yet we are doing away with our building maintenance classes!!!! Oh I forgot our students are all going to college. So what about our award winning architectural drafting program? So the teacher teaching building maintenance and architectural drafting has the program closed. Only 120 students in the program instead of 140. So the students, asked to commit to a three year course are now with nothing. For some reason the board does not have to keep their promise to these students. This is where the Union needs to step up to the plate, do their homework and save this program, not only for the teacher paying over $800 a month in dues but more importantly for all these students getting cheated out of their programs. But no the Union is too busy fighting over expense receipts instead of fighting tooth and nail against the board and their cuts.
Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
if you want your problems at schurz solved, the first thing you need is a leader who knows how to lead. then you need officers who understand chicago's school issues and are smart, not figureheads. most of all, you need a president and officers who know how to deal with the cps and are politically minded. you would be surprised how close these individuals are to you. they might even think you are one of those individuals, even if you don't know you are.
Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
We have a union and if the leadership and office staff do not do their jobs that does not have to stop the members from helping each other.
1. We should work together to help ever member save their job.
2. Any member can file their own grievance.
3. When we get stronger we will get together.
4. There are many remedies for corrupt officials and staff of any organization(public or private).
5. As long as we stick together we will win.
If you put your trust in a couple of figure heads to protect your rights to work free of harassment and deception then our union is definitely broken.
WE ARE THE UNION!
Even those field reps that refuse to file grievances were once in schools.
Just hang together learn how to win.
AND YOU WILL!
Just think we have all summer to get together plan, calculate, work together while our adversaries have to go to work and pretend to do their jobs. While we will do what is neccessary to help each other get stronger.
Turn that anger into positive energy!
Ask our brothers and sisters sitting in those Area Offices who has helped them.
The Wells 4 are reading the contract and writing notes while getting paid by CPS! That is victory!
They are learning how to fight for their rights while they are being tortured and demeaned by CPS Area hacks on a daily basis.
Any time you think you have it bad think about the briother or sister that has it worse than you.
Then do something about it!
get active!
organize a protest.
Blast email!
Blog.
File a complaint.
Get on the news.
Write an article.
Fight back!
Don't Be a victim!
Win!
1. We should work together to help ever member save their job.
2. Any member can file their own grievance.
3. When we get stronger we will get together.
4. There are many remedies for corrupt officials and staff of any organization(public or private).
5. As long as we stick together we will win.
If you put your trust in a couple of figure heads to protect your rights to work free of harassment and deception then our union is definitely broken.
WE ARE THE UNION!
Even those field reps that refuse to file grievances were once in schools.
Just hang together learn how to win.
AND YOU WILL!
Just think we have all summer to get together plan, calculate, work together while our adversaries have to go to work and pretend to do their jobs. While we will do what is neccessary to help each other get stronger.
Turn that anger into positive energy!
Ask our brothers and sisters sitting in those Area Offices who has helped them.
The Wells 4 are reading the contract and writing notes while getting paid by CPS! That is victory!
They are learning how to fight for their rights while they are being tortured and demeaned by CPS Area hacks on a daily basis.
Any time you think you have it bad think about the briother or sister that has it worse than you.
Then do something about it!
get active!
organize a protest.
Blast email!
Blog.
File a complaint.
Get on the news.
Write an article.
Fight back!
Don't Be a victim!
Win!
Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Take the control of your life.Be proactive.There is only the option.By doing nothing we will committ a suicide.
TAKE ACTION!WAKE UP!
TAKE ACTION!WAKE UP!
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 9:38 AM
Re:Kugler - Not the Only One "I'm Right There With You!"
Wow! I knew I wasn't the only one out there but it was a matter of connecting or finding them. I have asked for grievances to be filed going back to the beginning of this year. They told me they would file them and NOTHING. Finally after contacting Mrs. Dyskas (head of the field reps) ONE of my grievances was finally filed with only about a month left of school. I had to do all of the leg work, I am stuck going to court due to being assaulted by a parent (principal refused to fill out assault report) without an assault report, lost a $10,000 donation to the principal that I brought in due to him not following procedures and putting it in his budget vs. internal accounts. All I get is a field rep clicking his false teeth in and out during a meeting with my principal. I almost fell over. I'm still waiting for someone to pop out and tell me I have been punked! We need to get together and take care of this.
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 9:55 AM
We Need To Act NOW!
Ok, it is clear that there are sooo many teachers out there who have not been represented and/or received the representation they are entitled to. This was advice given to me by a friend who is an attorney. Lets start now!
You will need to file a discrimination charge with the Illinois Department of Human Rights which is located at 100 West Randolph, 10th Floor, Chicago, Illinois. The phone number there is 312.814.6200. You also need to contact the Illinois Department of Labor for the issue of non-representation by your union. The DOL can be contacted at 312.793.2800.
You will need to file a discrimination charge with the Illinois Department of Human Rights which is located at 100 West Randolph, 10th Floor, Chicago, Illinois. The phone number there is 312.814.6200. You also need to contact the Illinois Department of Labor for the issue of non-representation by your union. The DOL can be contacted at 312.793.2800.
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Proof that Dallas has been stopped from doing his job. The job that we put him in. Mr. Dallas tried to file a grievance on my behalf after I was "laid off". Marilyn stopped my grievance from being filed. I not only lost my job and the opportunity to get it back, but I lost my extended pay as well. I paid thousands of dollars to a union that did not back me up when I needed them the most. The only one who cared was Mr. Dallas. If you want to point the finger at the Union point it at the President.
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
The bottom line is that they both need to go! Get them all out of there asap!
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
email
csdu@live.com
we will set up dates and meetings to coordinate complaints and other necessary actions to get representation for our members.
Remember if we work together and compile the data and documents then this becomes a class action.
The only way for any ones information to be processed will be to email name and contact info.
http://www.coalitionsdu.org/
All information is kept in strict confidence.
email
csdu@live.com
csdu@live.com
we will set up dates and meetings to coordinate complaints and other necessary actions to get representation for our members.
Remember if we work together and compile the data and documents then this becomes a class action.
The only way for any ones information to be processed will be to email name and contact info.
http://www.coalitionsdu.org/
All information is kept in strict confidence.
csdu@live.com
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I agree with you we need to be organized in order to act.There is some misunderstanding regarding the jurisdiction.
Lets meet- contact: www.coalitionsdu.org
Lets meet- contact: www.coalitionsdu.org
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
You are very active recently by posting anything but not the issues we are concerned most.Is it a new strategy?I quess it must be your Queen behind..it is impossible to be so intelectually limited..
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Hahah I will read and write what my boss is asking me to ..
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 2:05 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
What is csdu? Due to the union not filing any grievances on my behalf after they said they would and waiting until the very last minute to even make a phone call I have now lost my job. Had my field rep done his job and filed a grievance when he should have after he had me write pages and pages summarizing all of the events that took place I may have my job right now. Every time we spoke he would tell me to call another person in order to take care of things. Isn't that his job? Colleen Dyskas who is head of the field reps is even worse!!! She doesn't want to life a finger. She will say she will speak to their attorney (polltrack) and get back to you. Months will go by and not a call. She is just as guilty as all of the field reps. How could we possibly get any representation that we deserve when they are playing romper room over there with OUR money!!! Who do you think is paying to defend Marilyn? You got it, the teachers! Shame on them.
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 3:02 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
First please be aware that there is a "statute of limitation"on grievances other than monetary.You must file during the 45 days period.After that you are done.Finito.
We would like to use the option that grievances not necessary must be completed by your field reps.You can sign a grievance,send to your principal or Labor Relations and ask Union to support you.
You may have a case against the Union if they refuse.
So just get organize and help people to complete the paperwork.
It is a plan to make Union to perform.Good Luck.Contact us by using the webpage www.coalitionsdu.org click on "contact"
We would like to use the option that grievances not necessary must be completed by your field reps.You can sign a grievance,send to your principal or Labor Relations and ask Union to support you.
You may have a case against the Union if they refuse.
So just get organize and help people to complete the paperwork.
It is a plan to make Union to perform.Good Luck.Contact us by using the webpage www.coalitionsdu.org click on "contact"
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I don't think this calls for any coalition. After speaking for many attorneys we definitely have a class action suit here. The fact that the union is not "doing" their job to support us, blowing us off, lazy, not filing grievances when requested, and basically taking our money to use on their luxuries while we slave away in a classroom is reason enough in my eyes. This year we had to go to some ridiculous PD at the Palmer House and pay for parking ($25). Did we ever get reimbursed? NO! However according to our union delegate she was going to file a grievance bc we should not be forced to go to something and pay for parking. Meanwhile Marilyn and Teddy are out at Gibson's chowing on steaks and chops! I would like to see them attempt to teach for a single day.
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I agree with bye bye - it's time to move from disgust into action.
Since the Union officers’ car allowances are pensionable, do they pay taxes on that stomach-churning perk? The only reason that it all blew up is because one was greedier than the other ones. How can we be asked by some on this blog to support any of those lying, unethical, sneaky, polluted villains/CTU officers by joining their new/old UPC group?
Their compensation package is shocking; take time to review what the officers awarded themselves...it’s a page turner.
Over the last four+ years, the top echelons at CTU have become
wealthy (as compared to the membership). Not just the officers, there are many heads stuck deep in the trough. It is clear why Stewart railroaded the illegal budget through the House, any prolonged light of day would have alerted the membership. (Aside – could any non Merchandize Mart member of the House who supported her budget please explain your rationale? It is mindboggling how any working member could support the rape of the membership. And don’t give the “they all did it before response"; no they did not....)
A full investigation demanded....let the chips fall where they may.
Since the Union officers’ car allowances are pensionable, do they pay taxes on that stomach-churning perk? The only reason that it all blew up is because one was greedier than the other ones. How can we be asked by some on this blog to support any of those lying, unethical, sneaky, polluted villains/CTU officers by joining their new/old UPC group?
Their compensation package is shocking; take time to review what the officers awarded themselves...it’s a page turner.
Over the last four+ years, the top echelons at CTU have become
wealthy (as compared to the membership). Not just the officers, there are many heads stuck deep in the trough. It is clear why Stewart railroaded the illegal budget through the House, any prolonged light of day would have alerted the membership. (Aside – could any non Merchandize Mart member of the House who supported her budget please explain your rationale? It is mindboggling how any working member could support the rape of the membership. And don’t give the “they all did it before response"; no they did not....)
A full investigation demanded....let the chips fall where they may.
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 9:54 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
First you need to collect documents and data from individuals.
Second it needs to be processed.
Third it needs to be filed with the appropriate authorities and agencies.
Fourth follow up with individuals and provide testimony.
Fifth have a transition team ready to take control of the union. Otherwise the government agencies will.
So what's the plan?
8:26 PM
and
7:22 PM
will your attorneys do the work?
There needs to be planning on what to do next and make plans to take control of the union either after next election or earlier if an agency finds that the current administration needs to be removed.
The union is a 30 million dollar operation so there needs to be an organization ready to take control when the day comes. Otherwise CPS will decimate the members in the schools while a new group tries to figure out what to do.
The point is to have continuous job protection for all the members no matter what the situation. Any break would be disastrous.
http://www.coalitionsdu.org/
Second it needs to be processed.
Third it needs to be filed with the appropriate authorities and agencies.
Fourth follow up with individuals and provide testimony.
Fifth have a transition team ready to take control of the union. Otherwise the government agencies will.
So what's the plan?
8:26 PM
and
7:22 PM
will your attorneys do the work?
There needs to be planning on what to do next and make plans to take control of the union either after next election or earlier if an agency finds that the current administration needs to be removed.
The union is a 30 million dollar operation so there needs to be an organization ready to take control when the day comes. Otherwise CPS will decimate the members in the schools while a new group tries to figure out what to do.
The point is to have continuous job protection for all the members no matter what the situation. Any break would be disastrous.
http://www.coalitionsdu.org/
Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
So, no opposition needed in the next election? Let's let these guys get elected again. Good idea!
Sun Jun 15, 2008 at 1:38 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I never thought I'd side with Ted.
We need a petition drive to get a trial against MS and friends.
If anyone has brought the CTU into disrepute, it is MS, PM, NC,GK...
The AFT will not help because Poltrock is attorney for the CTU and AFT.
We need a petition drive to get a trial against MS and friends.
If anyone has brought the CTU into disrepute, it is MS, PM, NC,GK...
The AFT will not help because Poltrock is attorney for the CTU and AFT.
Sun Jun 15, 2008 at 7:14 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
DALLAS VS STEWART, MUST BE PLAYED OUT IN A COURT OF LAW UNDER OATH!!!!!!!!!!
Sun Jun 15, 2008 at 7:53 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
With what this thing has escalated into, it would be in the AFT and IFT best interest to stay out of it. This is now bigtime.
Sun Jun 15, 2008 at 8:12 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I am having difficulty opening up the documents on my computer. Can anyone tell me who to contact to get a printed copy?
I have known that the current leadership was corrupt for quite awhile or more and more schools wouldn't be closing. Marilyn and her staff don't care about us. They only care about filling their own pockets with all the money that they can. They also lie to us constantly from simply issues like telling retired teachers that we can get our newspaper at the local school (I haven't seen an issue since March) and the school tells me that they aren't sent enough for their staff much less for retired teachers to very serious issues like what's going on right now. The whole thing is going to come to a head in the courts and hopefully it doesn't distroy the Union permanently. I along with a number of older teacher fought to make the Union strong and I would hate for new teachers to find out what it's like without a Union!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never thought that day would come but it may be sooner than we think.
I have known that the current leadership was corrupt for quite awhile or more and more schools wouldn't be closing. Marilyn and her staff don't care about us. They only care about filling their own pockets with all the money that they can. They also lie to us constantly from simply issues like telling retired teachers that we can get our newspaper at the local school (I haven't seen an issue since March) and the school tells me that they aren't sent enough for their staff much less for retired teachers to very serious issues like what's going on right now. The whole thing is going to come to a head in the courts and hopefully it doesn't distroy the Union permanently. I along with a number of older teacher fought to make the Union strong and I would hate for new teachers to find out what it's like without a Union!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never thought that day would come but it may be sooner than we think.
Sun Jun 15, 2008 at 9:12 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
People who think that the union will somehow undergo a fundamental change or that it will somehow come to an end are not looking at the reality of labor law. For one thing, labor law is written in such a way that decertification is almost impossible. There is a brief window prior to the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement in which it is possible to circulate a decertification vote petition. But the restrictions on how this can be circulated and advertised make it a virtual certainty that it will never be adjudged valid even if by some miracle 30% of the total membership signs to force a decertification vote.
Short of this "nuclear" option the union leadership understand that they are accountable to no one. They simply need to ensure that they are not voted out of office. To do that, they need only make sure that no serious opposition candidate emerges to rally members against them. Debbie Lynch has been effectively Hillary-Clintoned. Who else is there? Dallas?
So we wait for the District Attorney to help us out. But think about this: with a Democratic majority looming in both houses in Washington and the likelihood of a Democrat President in office, do you really think anything will happen in the next 8 years that looks like union busting?
Short of this "nuclear" option the union leadership understand that they are accountable to no one. They simply need to ensure that they are not voted out of office. To do that, they need only make sure that no serious opposition candidate emerges to rally members against them. Debbie Lynch has been effectively Hillary-Clintoned. Who else is there? Dallas?
So we wait for the District Attorney to help us out. But think about this: with a Democratic majority looming in both houses in Washington and the likelihood of a Democrat President in office, do you really think anything will happen in the next 8 years that looks like union busting?
Sun Jun 15, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
There are quality people out there in all the groups, including the current administration of the CTU. It's just a matter of putting those people and their leaders in the same room. If and when the union is run correctly, it will again be the most valuable organization needed by chicago public school teachers. Out with figureheads and their ventriliquists, in with experianced leaders who have a vested interest in the future of the CTU. Those of you in your golden years will be used as resource personnel only.
Happy Fathers Day to all fathers.
Happy Fathers Day to all fathers.
Sun Jun 15, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
If Dallas vs Stewart goes to court, only the UPC will be destroyed, not the union!
Sun Jun 15, 2008 at 5:10 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I agree that the Union is strong enough to survive--at least on paper but over the years it has given up much of its power and its time now for the courts to step in and allow teachers (and other staff) to remove the current leadership and put in people who will return democracy to the Union!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't think the current administration will allow teachers and other staff to have a voice in the running of the union (they have showed this over and over at meetings). We should remove our Declaration of Independence and also the famous phrase "no taxation (dues) without representation". The union is not representing us so we should not be required to pay dues.
Sun Jun 15, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I just reread my comment and realized that I made a typo. The second to the last sentence should be "We should remember our Declaration of Independence not We should remove......" Sorry about that. But then I think it was subconscious because the current leadership is trying to remove Democracy and our freedom from the Union.
Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I sent this letter to Stewart's e-mail a week ago. Not surprised I didn't get a response. Our union is a joke. I'm embarassed.
Dear Ms. Stewart,
In your bio on your web page it states: "I'm working on changing the image of public schools and public education, which are getting a bad rap in the media." Do you believe you are doing this when Ted Dallas and yourself appear on the front page of the Chicago Sun Times in a name calling match over your expense accounts? Teachers don't get expense accounts; in fact, I just spent 90 bucks of my own cash to provide a luncheon for my Gay Straight Aliance. I am filled with nothing but regret for voting for you, and I think it's a sad day for all unions.
I remember a couple years ago how proud I was of you. You invited the entire staff of Farragut High School to your office at Merchandise Mart to hear our concerns about our corrupt principal. I was so honored and humbled that you provided PotBelly sandwiches for us all. Now, I read about Ted Dallas and your expense account which reads like a list of prerequisites for members of a millionaires club--Gibson's Steak House, XM Radio, 100,000 dollar contracts to personal friends. Where is the teacher in you? Where is the woman who feels that Unions are "the American way. They're responsible for minimum wage, the 40-hour work week and all the benefits of the working class. They represent family values and a decent place to work." (Once again, from your own web page biography.)
At this point, I feel the only honorable thing you can do is get out. You have proven yourself guilty of hubris. You have shown yourself not for the common man, or for anyone but yourself in general. First, I heard about how you ignored delegates when deciding whether or not to vote for this current contract. I didn't believe it, yet then I saw it for myself on youtube. Then, I heard about how you sent a private letter to Arne Duncan warning him that Ted Dallas' duties were relinquished. I was skeptical, yet then I read it for myself. Now, I see your face in the news, dirtying the public's already tainted image of school teachers.
I don't even know why I am writing this letter. You probably will not read it. I'll be lucky if one of your assistants read it. But I guess I'm writing you from the battlefield because, after reading about your luxurious expense account, I'm convinced you've forgotten about teachers from inside your castle, where you're chewing on your steak from Gibson's, while listening to XM satellite radio, drinking Dutch vodka, and signing off on contracts for all your friends.
Please remember me. . . I'm a teacher.
Dear Ms. Stewart,
In your bio on your web page it states: "I'm working on changing the image of public schools and public education, which are getting a bad rap in the media." Do you believe you are doing this when Ted Dallas and yourself appear on the front page of the Chicago Sun Times in a name calling match over your expense accounts? Teachers don't get expense accounts; in fact, I just spent 90 bucks of my own cash to provide a luncheon for my Gay Straight Aliance. I am filled with nothing but regret for voting for you, and I think it's a sad day for all unions.
I remember a couple years ago how proud I was of you. You invited the entire staff of Farragut High School to your office at Merchandise Mart to hear our concerns about our corrupt principal. I was so honored and humbled that you provided PotBelly sandwiches for us all. Now, I read about Ted Dallas and your expense account which reads like a list of prerequisites for members of a millionaires club--Gibson's Steak House, XM Radio, 100,000 dollar contracts to personal friends. Where is the teacher in you? Where is the woman who feels that Unions are "the American way. They're responsible for minimum wage, the 40-hour work week and all the benefits of the working class. They represent family values and a decent place to work." (Once again, from your own web page biography.)
At this point, I feel the only honorable thing you can do is get out. You have proven yourself guilty of hubris. You have shown yourself not for the common man, or for anyone but yourself in general. First, I heard about how you ignored delegates when deciding whether or not to vote for this current contract. I didn't believe it, yet then I saw it for myself on youtube. Then, I heard about how you sent a private letter to Arne Duncan warning him that Ted Dallas' duties were relinquished. I was skeptical, yet then I read it for myself. Now, I see your face in the news, dirtying the public's already tainted image of school teachers.
I don't even know why I am writing this letter. You probably will not read it. I'll be lucky if one of your assistants read it. But I guess I'm writing you from the battlefield because, after reading about your luxurious expense account, I'm convinced you've forgotten about teachers from inside your castle, where you're chewing on your steak from Gibson's, while listening to XM satellite radio, drinking Dutch vodka, and signing off on contracts for all your friends.
Please remember me. . . I'm a teacher.
Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Dear Mr.Boggs:
You can be sure that she will read your letter.She reads anything posted on blog recently.She knows her limitations and has no idea what to do.
She is afraid because of the AFT leadership change.I hope that she will follow membership wish and resign honorably.
She knows that later could be too late.She possibly can lose her fat pension as a convicted felon.Take a breath and wait.
Thank you for your comments.I voted for her and asked my teachers to do the same.I was wrong-they trusted me.
You can be sure that she will read your letter.She reads anything posted on blog recently.She knows her limitations and has no idea what to do.
She is afraid because of the AFT leadership change.I hope that she will follow membership wish and resign honorably.
She knows that later could be too late.She possibly can lose her fat pension as a convicted felon.Take a breath and wait.
Thank you for your comments.I voted for her and asked my teachers to do the same.I was wrong-they trusted me.
Thu Jun 19, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Thank you. That means a lot. I really hope she resigns.
Thu Jun 19, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
You are not alone in your sentiments J. Boggs. Thanks for sending out the email. I too, feel as if I have been fooled. She will not resign, for that would show integrity and honor. Only way she would resign, would be with a huge payout. That would require yet another loan from Amalgamated.
Thu Jun 19, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
We will force her to resign.The man with blond hair started the fire .
Nobody before was able to present official motion to censure her.
I hope people woke up.
Now we have to notify the new AFT President about her behavior and situation inside the CTU.It is simple sabotage of unionism.
Write to Weingaten, the new President of the AFT.
The link is posted on www.coalitionsdu.org
Nobody before was able to present official motion to censure her.
I hope people woke up.
Now we have to notify the new AFT President about her behavior and situation inside the CTU.It is simple sabotage of unionism.
Write to Weingaten, the new President of the AFT.
The link is posted on www.coalitionsdu.org
Thu Jun 19, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Randi Weingarten is not the NEW president of AFT. She is a smart cookie and is aware of everything going on with local 1. She supports Marilyn, and this support comes from personal knowledge of both officers involved. Feel free to write her. This may bring greater support to Marilyn from AFT.
Thu Jun 19, 2008 at 4:23 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Randi Weingarten will be President of the AFT by noon on Monday, July 14, 2008. The swearing in will be at Navy Pier at the end of the AFT convention, which begins officially at Navy Pier on Friday, July 11, at 2:30 p.m.
Between now and then, Randi will still be the president of New York City's United Federation of Teachers (UFT). Whether she chooses to hold dual power (AFT and UFT) like Al Shanker did is unknown at this time.
The AFT convention will be chaired by Ed McElroy, the current president, until Randi is (a) elected and (b) takes over. Since Randi's election is a "done deal", that's not in question (although there will be a vote).
Marilyn Stewart and Ed Geppert (IFT president; Marilyn is "secretary treasurer" of the Illinois Federation of Teachers) are "honorary co-chairs" of the AFT convention.
A number of people who have recently moved into opposition to Marilyn Stewart locally in Chicago are delegates to the convention. These include the two officers whom Marilyn has been trying to purge. Dozens of people who have been organizing and speaking out against Marilyn's policies are part of the Chicago convention delegation, having been elected delegates on May 17, 2007 (as part of the UPC slate).
There will be an enormous amount of pressure at the convention (and before) for people who disagree with Marilyn's policies -- and collaboration with the Daley administration -- to toe the line to make Chicago look good. Richard M. Daley has traditionally avoided Chicago Teachers Union events (e.g., LEAD dinners) because he's worried about being asked directly why he has been teacher bashing, union busting and privatizing. It would be really tacky, however, for the mayor not to at least make an appearance at the AFT convention.
We are updating the "new" Substance (www.substance news.net) web site in the next two weeks. Everything we've published about the CTU problems over the past year will be available by the time the convention opens July 9 (for pre-convention activities). This material will begin with the August information about the large reserves in the Board of Education's budget (dollars that could have made the contract much better for Chicago teachers than Marilyn got) and continue through the regular coverage of the strange events within the Chicago Teachers Union (starting with the August 31 meeting when the "No" vote was not counted for the contract).
We've also been working on seeing how we can provide daily convention reports from the press room and floor of the convention, and we will probably do that as well. Since we covered the visit of the President of the United States to Chicago in January, we are anticipating few problems with AFT, but you never know.
Since the reporting of these events in Chicago began last August and September, there has been a growing number of hits on our website. We suspect that a certain amount of the increase in traffic here is also the result of thousands of Chicago teachers and others tuning in here for the debates and the availability of an unprecedented number of source documents.
The July 2008 AFT convention will be the first time AFT has truly faced the impact of the new media, since the build up from Chicago here and elsewhere has been unprecedented. Teachers blogs have been growing exponentially since the last AFT convention (2006). Other new media are equally impressive (here, not the least).
In the past, AFT has tried compulsively to restrict press coverage of its events (including one instance when Ed McElroy personally told Sharon Schmidt and I that we weren't really reporters and the Substance wasn't really a newspaper). We think that this year, there might be more wisdom about the danger of continuing such a policy. Also, Randi Weingarten is much more articulate and confident that Chicago's leadership and therefore has little to fear from robust and democratic openness.
We'll see. It's less than a month from now.
Between now and then, Randi will still be the president of New York City's United Federation of Teachers (UFT). Whether she chooses to hold dual power (AFT and UFT) like Al Shanker did is unknown at this time.
The AFT convention will be chaired by Ed McElroy, the current president, until Randi is (a) elected and (b) takes over. Since Randi's election is a "done deal", that's not in question (although there will be a vote).
Marilyn Stewart and Ed Geppert (IFT president; Marilyn is "secretary treasurer" of the Illinois Federation of Teachers) are "honorary co-chairs" of the AFT convention.
A number of people who have recently moved into opposition to Marilyn Stewart locally in Chicago are delegates to the convention. These include the two officers whom Marilyn has been trying to purge. Dozens of people who have been organizing and speaking out against Marilyn's policies are part of the Chicago convention delegation, having been elected delegates on May 17, 2007 (as part of the UPC slate).
There will be an enormous amount of pressure at the convention (and before) for people who disagree with Marilyn's policies -- and collaboration with the Daley administration -- to toe the line to make Chicago look good. Richard M. Daley has traditionally avoided Chicago Teachers Union events (e.g., LEAD dinners) because he's worried about being asked directly why he has been teacher bashing, union busting and privatizing. It would be really tacky, however, for the mayor not to at least make an appearance at the AFT convention.
We are updating the "new" Substance (www.substance news.net) web site in the next two weeks. Everything we've published about the CTU problems over the past year will be available by the time the convention opens July 9 (for pre-convention activities). This material will begin with the August information about the large reserves in the Board of Education's budget (dollars that could have made the contract much better for Chicago teachers than Marilyn got) and continue through the regular coverage of the strange events within the Chicago Teachers Union (starting with the August 31 meeting when the "No" vote was not counted for the contract).
We've also been working on seeing how we can provide daily convention reports from the press room and floor of the convention, and we will probably do that as well. Since we covered the visit of the President of the United States to Chicago in January, we are anticipating few problems with AFT, but you never know.
Since the reporting of these events in Chicago began last August and September, there has been a growing number of hits on our website. We suspect that a certain amount of the increase in traffic here is also the result of thousands of Chicago teachers and others tuning in here for the debates and the availability of an unprecedented number of source documents.
The July 2008 AFT convention will be the first time AFT has truly faced the impact of the new media, since the build up from Chicago here and elsewhere has been unprecedented. Teachers blogs have been growing exponentially since the last AFT convention (2006). Other new media are equally impressive (here, not the least).
In the past, AFT has tried compulsively to restrict press coverage of its events (including one instance when Ed McElroy personally told Sharon Schmidt and I that we weren't really reporters and the Substance wasn't really a newspaper). We think that this year, there might be more wisdom about the danger of continuing such a policy. Also, Randi Weingarten is much more articulate and confident that Chicago's leadership and therefore has little to fear from robust and democratic openness.
We'll see. It's less than a month from now.
Thu Jun 19, 2008 at 7:54 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
MS will not resign (would you if you made that must money?) You will have to vote her out in the next election!!!!!!!!!!
Thu Jun 19, 2008 at 9:38 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I don't believe she will resign either even though it would be the honorable thing to do. Either she will be removed by the courts or we will indeed have to wait till the next election. If the Union does not go into bankruptcy before then under her leadership. I don't think the AFT will do anything because they supported her in the corrupt election that put her into office so I doubt anything has changed. Maybe I will be pleasantly surprised but I'm not counting on it.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Who is everyone kidding by thinking she will resign? She will use our (teachers) money to pay for her legal fees, continue living a lie and worst of all pretend she actually gives a crap about the people who she committed herself to protect. Pleaassseee MS is a big fat joke! I hope they look at all receipts and that she is convicted. We all deserve are money back from the dues we have paid that have been used to fund her lavish lifestyle. None of my grievances were filed after telling me they would be. That entire admin needs to be revamped just like a school on probation. Let the troops go in . Out with the old and in with the new!!!!
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 5:01 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
The situation here is not very different from the Washington Teacher's Union Local 6 which was placed in trusteeship. The AFT has already began an investigation of the CTU, which is what was reported to the House of delegates all be it in evasive terms. I would assume eventually we will see a Forensic accounting investigation here as there was with the WTU.
If the AFT put the CTU into trusteeship we can expect really nothing out of our union while it is in trusteeship. Since we are getting little or nothing now we do not have much to lose. Possibly having the CTU in recievership will control spending for a while. We will be completely destroyed if we wait until the next CTU election cycle. I am all for AFT taking over.
I think we all know it will be open season on the teachers next school year, because the union is in such crisis.
If the AFT put the CTU into trusteeship we can expect really nothing out of our union while it is in trusteeship. Since we are getting little or nothing now we do not have much to lose. Possibly having the CTU in recievership will control spending for a while. We will be completely destroyed if we wait until the next CTU election cycle. I am all for AFT taking over.
I think we all know it will be open season on the teachers next school year, because the union is in such crisis.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
If tom can read into anything said at the last house meeting to be an investigation i am glad he is not teaching my kids. what crap. the AFt does these audits all the time in many locals as a routine matter and they are not concerned about CTU. Peddle your garbage somewhere else
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 5:19 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
As to nightmare, You are delusional if you think there is one, yes one expenditure MS made that was improper. I fyou would like to make a sizeable bet on this let me know and we can arrange a mutual account somehwere to put the $. Chicken crap is cheap and you have a lot of it, so do not spend it in the same place.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 5:23 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Marricat should know about crooked elections. she probably worked for Lynch. Remember the locked door situation. Did not see your complaint about the Lynch payments at that time.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 6:53 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Sooner is better.Nasty Fella above active again?
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 6:58 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I KNOW all the members want to and CAN afford a table for $3500 or at least a ticket for $350 to honor our very own La Presidenta...Queen Marilyn. http://www.ctunet.com/events/NdigoGala6.21.08.htm
Wish I had a copy of the email from N'digo I read..."I'm sure your members will want to attend." Oh, and this caca was mentioned on NBC 5 tonight. So let's all buy tables and expense it from the CTU Misc. slush fund.
Wonder if we're all paying for her dress, shoes, and another purse...not to mention gas and mileage! And for our wonderful leadership as well. Bon Appetit yet again! Here's wishing for rubber chicken and no one there with a knowledge of CPR.
Wish I had a copy of the email from N'digo I read..."I'm sure your members will want to attend." Oh, and this caca was mentioned on NBC 5 tonight. So let's all buy tables and expense it from the CTU Misc. slush fund.
Wonder if we're all paying for her dress, shoes, and another purse...not to mention gas and mileage! And for our wonderful leadership as well. Bon Appetit yet again! Here's wishing for rubber chicken and no one there with a knowledge of CPR.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Do not be cheap.We love Marilyn and we will give her our last penny from our unemployment checks...we are paying for her stuff including the satellite radio but it is still not enough ..show your support...contribute to her big a...growth.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 7:17 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Hahah dummies.You elected her it is your responsibilities to fix it
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 7:21 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
You're also fat? What a pair. What a surprise!
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
join in the fight to take back our union
csdu@live.com
Platform
Job Security for All Members
Contract Enforcement
Fiscal Responsibility
Stop School Closings
The Coalition for a Strong Democratic Union is an independent organization fighting the incompetence and ineffectiveness of the current Chicago Teachers Union leadership.Our goal is to refocus the unions direction on that of protecting its membership.
Coalition for a Strong Democratic Union
PO Box 4145
Chicago, IL 60654
csdu@live.com
http://www.coalitionsdu.org/
csdu@live.com
Platform
Job Security for All Members
Contract Enforcement
Fiscal Responsibility
Stop School Closings
The Coalition for a Strong Democratic Union is an independent organization fighting the incompetence and ineffectiveness of the current Chicago Teachers Union leadership.Our goal is to refocus the unions direction on that of protecting its membership.
Coalition for a Strong Democratic Union
PO Box 4145
Chicago, IL 60654
csdu@live.com
http://www.coalitionsdu.org/
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 9:07 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Since we live in a democracy, it doesn't matter how I worked for or voted for in the last election or any election. Just because someone makes a mistake and votes for someone (ie. Marilyn) doesn't mean that they have to continue to support her or ignore her faults. There are many people who voted for Bush that wish they could take back their vote now!!! Lynch left the Union in the black, Marilyn has created a near bankrupt state that has meant borrowing money to survive. I'm not saying Debbie didn't have her faults but she listened to teachers at the meetings and the House of Delegates meetings weren't the joke that they are now. I think we all have to take some responsibility though because we should have demanded an independent audit periodically before it reached this state of crisis.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Marilyn Stewart and Debbie Lynch are GUILTY of forcing their contracts down the delegates and the members throats with scare tactics and lies. That's the bottom line!
The membership is in dire need of a knowledgable, politically minded president that knows how to deal with the board, the media, and most of all, the house of delegates. Period.
The membership is in dire need of a knowledgable, politically minded president that knows how to deal with the board, the media, and most of all, the house of delegates. Period.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
scary thing about stewart forcing the contract on the delegates, you would think they learned their lesson by lynch doing it.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 9:38 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
The contract was a stolen vote.
It did not pass Aug 31.
Just like the Budget did not pass June 4.
I was just at a convention in Springfield and a vote was stolen down there by Stewart cronies.
A vote was taken with 8 people in attendance to have an election. The chair said the vote was 4 to 4 so it was a tie.
But it was her vote that made it four to four stop an election that is written into the by-laws of this organization.
In reality it was 4 to 3 to have an election. the chair voted against an election to remove herself.
You say "what you gonna do about it"
Well there is plenty being done, as the Dallas complaint outlines some of the corruption in the union.
The events in Springfield are being reported to the states attorney for criminal investigation.
There is even documentation that Stewart ordered the stoppage of the elections in Springfield.
There has to more pressure to stop the corruption of the union.
Once something really breaks(arrests or indictments) you will start seeing lots of flipping and confessions of the staffers to stay out of prison.
They are all corrupt and all want to stay out of jail. Just have to find that one piece of criminal evidence and bam it will all come tumbling down.
It did not pass Aug 31.
Just like the Budget did not pass June 4.
I was just at a convention in Springfield and a vote was stolen down there by Stewart cronies.
A vote was taken with 8 people in attendance to have an election. The chair said the vote was 4 to 4 so it was a tie.
But it was her vote that made it four to four stop an election that is written into the by-laws of this organization.
In reality it was 4 to 3 to have an election. the chair voted against an election to remove herself.
You say "what you gonna do about it"
Well there is plenty being done, as the Dallas complaint outlines some of the corruption in the union.
The events in Springfield are being reported to the states attorney for criminal investigation.
There is even documentation that Stewart ordered the stoppage of the elections in Springfield.
There has to more pressure to stop the corruption of the union.
Once something really breaks(arrests or indictments) you will start seeing lots of flipping and confessions of the staffers to stay out of prison.
They are all corrupt and all want to stay out of jail. Just have to find that one piece of criminal evidence and bam it will all come tumbling down.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Explain the vote that your talking about in Springfield. What was it for, and who were the Stewart cronies you are talking about? Election for what?
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Been around the CTU for 8 years writes: "Marilyn Stewart and Debbie Lynch are GUILTY of forcing their contracts down the delegates and the members throats with scare tactics and lies. That's the bottom line!"
Maybe you should pay better attention.
In 2003 under the Lynch administration, democracy worked. Delegates received copies of the tentative contract a few days before the House meeting, giving us time to read through it. The first contract Lynch submitted was defeated by the House of Delegates in the advisory vote, then went on to a defeat by the membership in the referendum.
She came with an improved contract which was ratified by the membership.
Last fall, Marilyn held a hastily-called meeting on Friday evening of Labor Day weekend. Delegates did NOT have an advance copy of the contract. In fact, we had less than a half-hour to look over it before the Q&A period began. And then, I couldn't even vote against the contract in the House of Delegates advisory vote. No democracy at all.
The referendum was rushed just 10 days later. Marilyn held no meetings for teachers to come and ask questions.
You can't seriously claim that the two situations were equivalent. There was democracy under Lynch, and not under Marilyn.
You are welcome to your own opinion, but you cannot have your own set of facts.
Maybe you should pay better attention.
In 2003 under the Lynch administration, democracy worked. Delegates received copies of the tentative contract a few days before the House meeting, giving us time to read through it. The first contract Lynch submitted was defeated by the House of Delegates in the advisory vote, then went on to a defeat by the membership in the referendum.
She came with an improved contract which was ratified by the membership.
Last fall, Marilyn held a hastily-called meeting on Friday evening of Labor Day weekend. Delegates did NOT have an advance copy of the contract. In fact, we had less than a half-hour to look over it before the Q&A period began. And then, I couldn't even vote against the contract in the House of Delegates advisory vote. No democracy at all.
The referendum was rushed just 10 days later. Marilyn held no meetings for teachers to come and ask questions.
You can't seriously claim that the two situations were equivalent. There was democracy under Lynch, and not under Marilyn.
You are welcome to your own opinion, but you cannot have your own set of facts.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
it was a committee in the IACTE and the elections were for next years officers(President and Treasurer)
At the last upc caucus meeting MS explicating said to stop any votes and do not give power to anyone.
what essentially happened was someone now is going to get investigated for violations of the open meetings act and violations of the constitution and bylaws of New and Related the sub committee of IACTE. By the way there is missing money involved here too.
Attendance and vote on motion to hold constitutionally mandated elections. New and Related
Mallissa Randolph(Chair)(No)
Nate Dickson(Treasurer)(No)
Peter Ardito(No)
James Riley(No)
John Kugler(yes)
Lottie Bloomethal(yes)
Linda Porter(yes)
Dr. Shirley Verdugo-Perez(yes)
At the last upc caucus meeting MS explicating said to stop any votes and do not give power to anyone.
what essentially happened was someone now is going to get investigated for violations of the open meetings act and violations of the constitution and bylaws of New and Related the sub committee of IACTE. By the way there is missing money involved here too.
Attendance and vote on motion to hold constitutionally mandated elections. New and Related
Mallissa Randolph(Chair)(No)
Nate Dickson(Treasurer)(No)
Peter Ardito(No)
James Riley(No)
John Kugler(yes)
Lottie Bloomethal(yes)
Linda Porter(yes)
Dr. Shirley Verdugo-Perez(yes)
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Oh Danny Boy, (Good old Irish song). Yes, the first Lynch contract was rejected by the house of delegates. She went back to the table the next day after she told the entire house she couldn't do any better. It was either take the contract or go on strike. (two separate issues) Minor changes were made and the membership passed the second contract by a small margin.
Key phrases I remember like it was yesterday. "This is the best we can do". "I didn't just bring home the bacon, I brought home the whole hog". "There is no more left to get". "We can loose everything we got if this contract isn't accepted".
Again, the funny thing was after the house rejected it the first time, Lynch's team was at the table the next day without loosing anything.
Oh, and Lynch set the tentative strike date right before Christmas break. That makes a lot of sense.
Let's talk the facts. In fact, I still have all the newspaper articles from back then to verify that the membership referendum only happened once. If I am wrong, I will correct myself, but the bottom line is they both lied and tried to scare the delegates into supporting their contracts. (Stewart and Lynch)
Key phrases I remember like it was yesterday. "This is the best we can do". "I didn't just bring home the bacon, I brought home the whole hog". "There is no more left to get". "We can loose everything we got if this contract isn't accepted".
Again, the funny thing was after the house rejected it the first time, Lynch's team was at the table the next day without loosing anything.
Oh, and Lynch set the tentative strike date right before Christmas break. That makes a lot of sense.
Let's talk the facts. In fact, I still have all the newspaper articles from back then to verify that the membership referendum only happened once. If I am wrong, I will correct myself, but the bottom line is they both lied and tried to scare the delegates into supporting their contracts. (Stewart and Lynch)
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Re: The referendum was rushed just 10 days later. Marilyn held no meetings for teachers to come and ask questions.
Danny,
I'm no UPC fan - I'd like to see Ms. Stewart removed from office before her term ends. I also wasn't around during Ms. Lynch's tenure, so can't speak to that. But Ms. Stewart and her cronies did hold Q&A sessions during the 10 day period between the House of Delegates "approval" and the referendum. I attended at least one session personally and found it useful and informative, though I could have done without the cheerleading which I feel is always inappropriate during contract votes.
Of course, leadership should also have held those same Q&A sessions for the delegates *before* any vote was considered in the House.
Danny,
I'm no UPC fan - I'd like to see Ms. Stewart removed from office before her term ends. I also wasn't around during Ms. Lynch's tenure, so can't speak to that. But Ms. Stewart and her cronies did hold Q&A sessions during the 10 day period between the House of Delegates "approval" and the referendum. I attended at least one session personally and found it useful and informative, though I could have done without the cheerleading which I feel is always inappropriate during contract votes.
Of course, leadership should also have held those same Q&A sessions for the delegates *before* any vote was considered in the House.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Was a Done Deal.
Part of the Daley plan. When this thing gets to court more info will come out how PM and others worked with the Board to give them the 5 year contract that aligned with the other unions.
remember what Stewart said
"No more Four Year Contracts"
This contract is worse and possibly illegal when it will be proven that the union worked with management to break the union.
everyone needs to collect evidence of members not being represented, members told by the union not to do anything against the board, members getting reprimanded by CPS when they contact the union(this means the union contacted the board to punish the member as in the dallas case when the board called cps to bar him from the school after wiggler called the mart.) that is called collusion
In the 1980s, players won three collusion grievances against management, cases that were settled for $280 million.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11092007/sports/a_rod_collusion_worries_union_773145.htm
Part of the Daley plan. When this thing gets to court more info will come out how PM and others worked with the Board to give them the 5 year contract that aligned with the other unions.
remember what Stewart said
"No more Four Year Contracts"
This contract is worse and possibly illegal when it will be proven that the union worked with management to break the union.
everyone needs to collect evidence of members not being represented, members told by the union not to do anything against the board, members getting reprimanded by CPS when they contact the union(this means the union contacted the board to punish the member as in the dallas case when the board called cps to bar him from the school after wiggler called the mart.) that is called collusion
In the 1980s, players won three collusion grievances against management, cases that were settled for $280 million.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11092007/sports/a_rod_collusion_worries_union_773145.htm
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Collusion is an agreement, usually secretive, which occurs between two or more persons to deceive, mislead, or defraud others of legal rights, or to obtain an objective forbidden by law typically involving fraud or gaining an unfair advantage and can involve "wage fixing, kickbacks, or misrepresenting the independence of the relationship between the colluding parties."[1] All acts affected by collusion are considered void.[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collusion)
[1] Collusion Law & Legal Definition
[2] Collusion
From what I read is if there is any evidence that CTU worked with CPS against the membership by planning, coordinating, communicating, or meeting to work against the membership than any and all agreements could become null and void!
It is obvious in the Wells 4 firing case just now got to work it back to the contract. members might get lucky Stewart and the rest of the crooks go to prison and the contract is void!
that would be great!
just read those dallas documents again.
and remember to read the charges against dallas by gail and patti(MS).
They all say how an officer was insubordinate because he refused to follow the orders of the president in when people either did not want to work or needed representation.
An officer is not an employee and can not be insubordinate but just imagine if the union got advice and help to remove someone that went against the wishes of the board. then presto CPS has the green light to do anything they want in regards to the privatization plan of the public school system.
[1] Collusion Law & Legal Definition
[2] Collusion
From what I read is if there is any evidence that CTU worked with CPS against the membership by planning, coordinating, communicating, or meeting to work against the membership than any and all agreements could become null and void!
It is obvious in the Wells 4 firing case just now got to work it back to the contract. members might get lucky Stewart and the rest of the crooks go to prison and the contract is void!
that would be great!
just read those dallas documents again.
and remember to read the charges against dallas by gail and patti(MS).
They all say how an officer was insubordinate because he refused to follow the orders of the president in when people either did not want to work or needed representation.
An officer is not an employee and can not be insubordinate but just imagine if the union got advice and help to remove someone that went against the wishes of the board. then presto CPS has the green light to do anything they want in regards to the privatization plan of the public school system.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Rick Perrotte, Sandy Schultz, Pam Massarsky, Gail Koffman, John Ostenburg, Mary McGuire, Colleen Dykas, Mark Ochoa, Nick Cannella, Larry Poltrock, and Marilyn Stewart.
Tonight's top ten question is: What do all these highly paid Chicago Teacher Union's employees all have in common?
10. They all try to convince Marilyn Stewart she is not a figurehead, and she actually knows what she is doing!
9. They call all union members that don't agree with them "The Crazies".
8. They all believe the best way to end a question and answer period is to abruptly call for an adjournment.
7. As of late, they all believe that Ted Dallas had nothing to do with the big money jobs they're all in.
6. All have taken turns hammering nails into Dallas's hands and feet.
5. Since the mother organization got rid of Debbie Lynch, all these hacks believe the AFT will come to their rescue at anytime.
4. They all want to collect big paychecks for two more years while providing the least amount of service to the membership.
3. They have all eaten for free at union sponsored, paid events.
2. All can retire tomorrow with enough money for themselves and their children (if they have any) till the day they die.
And the number one answer in tonight's top ten CTU crisis list, drum roll please.....
1.THEY ALL THINK THEY HAVE A CHANCE IN HELL WINNING THE NEXT OFFICERS ELECTION IN 2010.
Tonight's top ten question is: What do all these highly paid Chicago Teacher Union's employees all have in common?
10. They all try to convince Marilyn Stewart she is not a figurehead, and she actually knows what she is doing!
9. They call all union members that don't agree with them "The Crazies".
8. They all believe the best way to end a question and answer period is to abruptly call for an adjournment.
7. As of late, they all believe that Ted Dallas had nothing to do with the big money jobs they're all in.
6. All have taken turns hammering nails into Dallas's hands and feet.
5. Since the mother organization got rid of Debbie Lynch, all these hacks believe the AFT will come to their rescue at anytime.
4. They all want to collect big paychecks for two more years while providing the least amount of service to the membership.
3. They have all eaten for free at union sponsored, paid events.
2. All can retire tomorrow with enough money for themselves and their children (if they have any) till the day they die.
And the number one answer in tonight's top ten CTU crisis list, drum roll please.....
1.THEY ALL THINK THEY HAVE A CHANCE IN HELL WINNING THE NEXT OFFICERS ELECTION IN 2010.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
So who is going to pay 350 bucks to see Marilyn honored?
Do you want to know where Dallas was this week? He was volunteering his time and skill rebuilding homes in New Orleans for the Katrina victims. With all the negative press our elected VP keeps getting, I thought people would like to hear something positive. Can't help loving the guy.
Do you want to know where Dallas was this week? He was volunteering his time and skill rebuilding homes in New Orleans for the Katrina victims. With all the negative press our elected VP keeps getting, I thought people would like to hear something positive. Can't help loving the guy.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
You are really working hard to bust the CTU. You certainly aren't helping any of the dues paying members. If you think so poorly of the CTU, try working at a Charter school. Though I doubt they will hire you once they see how poorly your write. Unfortunately, you and a few other disgruntled, fired, employees have no life and get your kicks posting nasty things on this blog Your twisted comments are far from the truth. Remember, there are plenty delegates that know what happened at the House meetings because they were there and know it is NOT what you report.
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Sounds like a sore looser to me. Someone pulled the plug on you?
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Union takes first step toward collusion grievance
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/news/2003/01/28/collusion_grievance_ap/
Posted: Tuesday January 28, 2003
NEW YORK (AP) -- Baseball players have taken the first step toward a possible collusion grievance against owners, requesting management documents about negotiations with free agents during this offseason.
The request, filed last Thursday by union lawyer Michael Weiner, was confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday by a pair of baseball officials who spoke on the condition they not be identified.
Players asked for "documents that would reflect interclub communications and communications between the commissioner's office and clubs about free-agent negotiations," one of the officials told the AP.
Owners were found by arbitrators to have conspired against free agents following the 1985, 1986 and 1987 seasons, and management settled those cases in 1990 for $280 million.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/news/2003/01/28/collusion_grievance_ap/
Posted: Tuesday January 28, 2003
NEW YORK (AP) -- Baseball players have taken the first step toward a possible collusion grievance against owners, requesting management documents about negotiations with free agents during this offseason.
The request, filed last Thursday by union lawyer Michael Weiner, was confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday by a pair of baseball officials who spoke on the condition they not be identified.
Players asked for "documents that would reflect interclub communications and communications between the commissioner's office and clubs about free-agent negotiations," one of the officials told the AP.
Owners were found by arbitrators to have conspired against free agents following the 1985, 1986 and 1987 seasons, and management settled those cases in 1990 for $280 million.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
can members file against ctu when they refuse to file a grievance or make a deal?hey wiggler what do you think?is it collusion when u call ctu to report dallas and then the board calls the school? how about when ctu gives documents to people to use against members that complain against the union? how about committee meetings that discuss members activities? sorry that is not collusion that is conspiracy.
got to get my terms right. do not want to mix up the crimes.
i wonder what they call blogging on ctu time using ctu equipment against ctu members and reporting ctu members to CPS for punishment? I wonder if those email are archived. I know for sure that the phone calls are permanent because CPS went to digital just for that reason to have records of all calls. I wonder how easy it would be to get all the call between CTU and CPS offices. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
I call it.
ORANGE JUMP SUIT! With a zipper in the back!
bring ur own cream
got to get my terms right. do not want to mix up the crimes.
i wonder what they call blogging on ctu time using ctu equipment against ctu members and reporting ctu members to CPS for punishment? I wonder if those email are archived. I know for sure that the phone calls are permanent because CPS went to digital just for that reason to have records of all calls. I wonder how easy it would be to get all the call between CTU and CPS offices. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
I call it.
ORANGE JUMP SUIT! With a zipper in the back!
bring ur own cream
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Been around the CTU for 8 years writes: "Again, the funny thing was after the house rejected it the first time, Lynch's team was at the table the next day without loosing anything."
Again, you should pay attention. The House of Delegates vote is an advisory vote only. She was not at the table the next day; she was trying to build support for getting the contract ratified by the membership in the referendum. Again, since she promoted democracy in the Union, people were able to muster opposition and defeat the first tentative contract.
After the contract was rejected, she returned to the table.
As far as the comments about "this is the best we can do," I believe Debbie put a little too much trust in the mediator. (The IELRA stipulates that a mediator attend negotiations after such and such a point.) The mediator, who was supposed to be impartial, kept telling the Union negotiating team that the Board had given all they were going to give. Because he decades of experience, the negotiating team put a lot of stock in what he said. Obviously, given that the Board made several concessions after the first tentative contract failed, he was wrong and the Board had just been bluffing.
Been Around also writes: "I still have all the newspaper articles from back then to verify that the membership referendum only happened once. If I am wrong, I will correct myself"
You should correct yourself, because you are wrong. There was indeed a referendum which ratified the second tentative contract. That's how it works: the membership has to ratify a contract in order for it to be accepted.
Rodentface wrote: "Ms. Stewart and her cronies did hold Q&A sessions during the 10 day period between the House of Delegates "approval" and the referendum. I attended at least one session personally and found it useful and informative"
Going back to my e-mail, I see that there were two information sessions held at the CTU offices on September 5th and 6th. (I got the e-mail on the 5th, by the way.) This is quite a bit different from having meetings in the schools at north side, south side, and central locations.
I did not attend, but I'm going to guess the meetings were in the Executive Board room. How many people can comfortably fit in there? A hundred? A hundred-fifty? What would they have done if just ten percent of the 24,000 teachers showed up?
My point isn't that one contract was better than the other. (Really, Marilyn's contract is more of the same of Debbie's contract.)
My point is that Debbie Lynch's administration was open and democratic and that's why the first tentative contract was defeated. Marilyn's administration is secretive and UNdemocratic, and it's no surprise that the contract was ratified. The opposition was stymied at every turn.
Again, you should pay attention. The House of Delegates vote is an advisory vote only. She was not at the table the next day; she was trying to build support for getting the contract ratified by the membership in the referendum. Again, since she promoted democracy in the Union, people were able to muster opposition and defeat the first tentative contract.
After the contract was rejected, she returned to the table.
As far as the comments about "this is the best we can do," I believe Debbie put a little too much trust in the mediator. (The IELRA stipulates that a mediator attend negotiations after such and such a point.) The mediator, who was supposed to be impartial, kept telling the Union negotiating team that the Board had given all they were going to give. Because he decades of experience, the negotiating team put a lot of stock in what he said. Obviously, given that the Board made several concessions after the first tentative contract failed, he was wrong and the Board had just been bluffing.
Been Around also writes: "I still have all the newspaper articles from back then to verify that the membership referendum only happened once. If I am wrong, I will correct myself"
You should correct yourself, because you are wrong. There was indeed a referendum which ratified the second tentative contract. That's how it works: the membership has to ratify a contract in order for it to be accepted.
Rodentface wrote: "Ms. Stewart and her cronies did hold Q&A sessions during the 10 day period between the House of Delegates "approval" and the referendum. I attended at least one session personally and found it useful and informative"
Going back to my e-mail, I see that there were two information sessions held at the CTU offices on September 5th and 6th. (I got the e-mail on the 5th, by the way.) This is quite a bit different from having meetings in the schools at north side, south side, and central locations.
I did not attend, but I'm going to guess the meetings were in the Executive Board room. How many people can comfortably fit in there? A hundred? A hundred-fifty? What would they have done if just ten percent of the 24,000 teachers showed up?
My point isn't that one contract was better than the other. (Really, Marilyn's contract is more of the same of Debbie's contract.)
My point is that Debbie Lynch's administration was open and democratic and that's why the first tentative contract was defeated. Marilyn's administration is secretive and UNdemocratic, and it's no surprise that the contract was ratified. The opposition was stymied at every turn.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
workers’ definition of corruption differed from that of employers and the media. “For unionists,” he argues, “corruption existed when leaders violated the organization’s trust” (43).In other words, Teamster members knew the hard-scrabble business of trucking well enough to understand that collusion was simply endemic to the trade—every bit as deeply rooted in the business culture of trucking as it was in labor’s ranks. As long as the union officials who were responsible for building successful organizations in this trade did nothing to betray the rank-and-file’s interests or weaken the union by bringing it into damaging disrepute, members tended to back them even when those leaders took advantage of their positions to make money for themselves under the table. Rank-and-file Teamsters usually dismissed outsiders’ charges of corruption as thinly veiled attempts to weaken their organization—which in many cases they were.
Teamsters were not indifferent to corruption and did not turn a blind eye to the misdeeds of their leaders when they compromised the interests of the membership.
Industrial & Labor Relations Review
Teamsters were not indifferent to corruption and did not turn a blind eye to the misdeeds of their leaders when they compromised the interests of the membership.
Industrial & Labor Relations Review
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 1:04 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Why United's Machinists Voted "No"- Long History of Concessions, Union Cooperation, Failed "Employee Ownership"
http://www.labornotes.org/node/1032
Layoffs and company failures are part of this capitalist system. We shouldn't accept the argument that we workers are the cause of such catastrophes, because we aren't. It is always better to fight than to agree to being hosed.
http://www.labornotes.org/node/1032
Layoffs and company failures are part of this capitalist system. We shouldn't accept the argument that we workers are the cause of such catastrophes, because we aren't. It is always better to fight than to agree to being hosed.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 2:04 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
"...I don't believe she will resign either even though it would be the honorable thing to do. Either she will be removed by the courts or we will indeed have to wait till the next election. If the Union does not go into bankruptcy before then under her leadership..." (Yesterday).
The union will continue to have a massive cash flow from the ever increasing dues, so "bankruptcy" is just about impossible (legally). And as many people know, as long as someone is willing to extend you a line of credit (or not call in bills that are due), you are still operational. Nothing that happened the past four months forced Marilyn to even reveal the extent of her overspending, let alone provide "transparency" on it. That's why she had John O'Brill rig the vote count on June 4 on the Budget while AFT and IFT officials watched (complict?).
Elections are probably the only things that will change the regime (again?). So...
Couple of calendar notes:
1. By trying to use the flimsy constitution and by-laws against Ted Dallas and failing, Marilyn Stewart may even have (ironically) protected herself. The members now know they can't invoke those portions of the by-laws against her, and if she were indicted (which I doubt will happen) like happened in Washington, D.C., and Miami-Dade five years ago, it still may be possible that she could not be removed from CTU office.
2. The next CTU general election (officers and executive board members; plus convention delegates) will be in May 2010 (third Friday, unless the by-laws are changed). The time lines for that are simple. Petitions usually become available around February 1 (that will be 2010) and have to be turned in precisely two months before the election (in this case, roughly the third Friday of March). Given that Marilyn's people will still control the Rules-Elections Committee at that time, anything is possible.
3. The most important elections between June 2008 (now) and May 2010 (the next CTU general election) are in October 2008 and January - February 2009.
4. In October 2008, teachers get to elect their trustees to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund. Nominating petitions are due in in October, when the election is held. Very few signatures required. The two groups being contested that affect CTU members are teachers and retired teachers.
5. In January 2009, every school and "unit" (this should include the Area offices and Clark St., among other places, although Marilyn has disenfranchised them for the past four years) will be electing delegates at the rate of one for the first 20 teacher members at the school and one additional (associate) delegates for each additional 40 (teacher) members at the school. All of the other groups in CTU (retired teachers; substitute teachers; teacher assistants; clerks; etc.) elect their delegates at large in city-wide elections. The entire House of Delegates will be up in the January and February elections in 2009.
Instead of dreaming about what probably won't happen (impeaching any of the current officers; Marilyn being indicted) maybe some people should think about contesting for power in those two election cycles (October for pension; January for delegates).
Between now and then, people are also going to have to scream to get Marilyn to balance membership on all of the union committees -- especially Rules-Elections. When Marilyn was elected (August - September 2004), she not only fired a bunch of us (the total cost of that fiasco can now be calculated since I was finally paid a week ago; as Marilyn how much she wasted on lawyers and interest) but she also purged every standing committee at the union. More than 100 people were kicked off committees, including almost all of those of us who had been most active. When we asked to be reappointed, we were told "No."
Hence, the committee that controls election procedures is currently completely under Marilyn's control.
The union will continue to have a massive cash flow from the ever increasing dues, so "bankruptcy" is just about impossible (legally). And as many people know, as long as someone is willing to extend you a line of credit (or not call in bills that are due), you are still operational. Nothing that happened the past four months forced Marilyn to even reveal the extent of her overspending, let alone provide "transparency" on it. That's why she had John O'Brill rig the vote count on June 4 on the Budget while AFT and IFT officials watched (complict?).
Elections are probably the only things that will change the regime (again?). So...
Couple of calendar notes:
1. By trying to use the flimsy constitution and by-laws against Ted Dallas and failing, Marilyn Stewart may even have (ironically) protected herself. The members now know they can't invoke those portions of the by-laws against her, and if she were indicted (which I doubt will happen) like happened in Washington, D.C., and Miami-Dade five years ago, it still may be possible that she could not be removed from CTU office.
2. The next CTU general election (officers and executive board members; plus convention delegates) will be in May 2010 (third Friday, unless the by-laws are changed). The time lines for that are simple. Petitions usually become available around February 1 (that will be 2010) and have to be turned in precisely two months before the election (in this case, roughly the third Friday of March). Given that Marilyn's people will still control the Rules-Elections Committee at that time, anything is possible.
3. The most important elections between June 2008 (now) and May 2010 (the next CTU general election) are in October 2008 and January - February 2009.
4. In October 2008, teachers get to elect their trustees to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund. Nominating petitions are due in in October, when the election is held. Very few signatures required. The two groups being contested that affect CTU members are teachers and retired teachers.
5. In January 2009, every school and "unit" (this should include the Area offices and Clark St., among other places, although Marilyn has disenfranchised them for the past four years) will be electing delegates at the rate of one for the first 20 teacher members at the school and one additional (associate) delegates for each additional 40 (teacher) members at the school. All of the other groups in CTU (retired teachers; substitute teachers; teacher assistants; clerks; etc.) elect their delegates at large in city-wide elections. The entire House of Delegates will be up in the January and February elections in 2009.
Instead of dreaming about what probably won't happen (impeaching any of the current officers; Marilyn being indicted) maybe some people should think about contesting for power in those two election cycles (October for pension; January for delegates).
Between now and then, people are also going to have to scream to get Marilyn to balance membership on all of the union committees -- especially Rules-Elections. When Marilyn was elected (August - September 2004), she not only fired a bunch of us (the total cost of that fiasco can now be calculated since I was finally paid a week ago; as Marilyn how much she wasted on lawyers and interest) but she also purged every standing committee at the union. More than 100 people were kicked off committees, including almost all of those of us who had been most active. When we asked to be reappointed, we were told "No."
Hence, the committee that controls election procedures is currently completely under Marilyn's control.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Little Minivan
I ate lunch in my car for years. It was peaceful, quiet, and I could listen to the radio.
More than once a little minivan would pull into the lot and a lady would get out alone
and go into school.
That lady was Debbie Lynch the CTU President No entourage, no limo, no royal
presumptions Just a person going to fight for us. Can you imagine our current president
doing that almost every day?
If anyone thinks the present CTU leadership, either faction, is about to resign
they know little about power. The only thing that can force them out before the
next election is Government action and I don’t see that happening.
I ate lunch in my car for years. It was peaceful, quiet, and I could listen to the radio.
More than once a little minivan would pull into the lot and a lady would get out alone
and go into school.
That lady was Debbie Lynch the CTU President No entourage, no limo, no royal
presumptions Just a person going to fight for us. Can you imagine our current president
doing that almost every day?
If anyone thinks the present CTU leadership, either faction, is about to resign
they know little about power. The only thing that can force them out before the
next election is Government action and I don’t see that happening.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 7:41 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Would you please tell me one false info posted by me?.
I am too old to be dishones and I am not going to change.
People who are dishonest work against membership at the Mart.
Are you one of them?More and more members opened their eyes and realized that our leadership will cause disaster to all of us.
Firs step is already completed-schools closure.
Second- firings at Wells.
Third-attempt to remove elected officer on the bogus charges.
And you telling me that I am working against CTU?I am working for members who want to save our organization.
I am working for OUR Union not YOURS.
Show your good will-settle internal disputes and let officers work together.Work for MEMBERS not against them.Eliminate corruption and be efficient -my colleagues from the Mart.
I am too old to be dishones and I am not going to change.
People who are dishonest work against membership at the Mart.
Are you one of them?More and more members opened their eyes and realized that our leadership will cause disaster to all of us.
Firs step is already completed-schools closure.
Second- firings at Wells.
Third-attempt to remove elected officer on the bogus charges.
And you telling me that I am working against CTU?I am working for members who want to save our organization.
I am working for OUR Union not YOURS.
Show your good will-settle internal disputes and let officers work together.Work for MEMBERS not against them.Eliminate corruption and be efficient -my colleagues from the Mart.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 7:57 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Orange suit?With the zipper in the bag?I love it.I have my own cream last night leftover.By the way the orange suit.....do you still have one ?Medium size but extended zipper,please.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 7:59 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I am so excited..misspelling.......excuse me .
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 8:46 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I'm not a member of UPC, pact, or any other coalition. I'm one of those delegates who observes and act according to the best interest of my faculty and staff. I did join one of the CTU committees during Lynch’s time, however, MS through Diana Sheffer would not allow me to continue serve the union on that committee.
Danny brought back some real memories, not the MS BS. I always thought that Debbie Lynch secretly wanted the membership to reject the ‘tentative’ contract in order to remind CPS and the Mayor that the CTU was still a powerful and united UNION. It worked because CPS backed down and Debbie came back with more. Of course the second contract still didn’t make up for the ten previous years under the UPC contacts (when members were first forced to make co-pays and deductibles and the biggest raise was 2%). I think that members believed that Debbie would negotiate a contract that would solve all of their problems, financial, medical, educational and personal. It was an unrealistic expectation, so when she simply doubled previous raise from 2% to 4% the members labeled her a sell out and failure. The UPC jumped on this and Ted Dallas, Larry Poltrock, & CO found someone to run against Debbie.
Remember the 2004 election was challenged and proof of cheating/fraud (in 20 or more UPC schools) was brought before the AFT and soon to be president Randi Weingarten. She ignored the evidence found in favor of AFT attorney Larry Poltrock (oops, I mean Marilyn Stewart). I highly doubt the AFT would seriously investigate MS.
The question as to why the AFT prefers MS over Lynch comes down to simple politics and money, or who controls it. At the 2002 AFT convention there were several newly elected local presidents, Lynch being the most prominent. The fact that the second largest local had ‘thrown out’ the old guard was not lost on the delegates; many were empowered to go back to their unions and make changes. Lynch represented reform and the AFT didn’t want that. They seized the opportunity to get rid of Lynch, and violated the AFT constitution by getting involved on local matters, and by doing so showed the other locals that they better tow the party line. This squashed other reform movements. Had Lynch continued in office, she could have been the reform candidate opposing Randi for president of the AFT at the convention in July.
Another thing,
If MS settled with the employees Lynch fired, and giving them 3 years back pay, within weeks of taking office in 2004, why didn’t she settle with the people she fired and save the CTU 4 years of legal fees for Poltrock? Sorry I guess that’s a dumb question.
Danny brought back some real memories, not the MS BS. I always thought that Debbie Lynch secretly wanted the membership to reject the ‘tentative’ contract in order to remind CPS and the Mayor that the CTU was still a powerful and united UNION. It worked because CPS backed down and Debbie came back with more. Of course the second contract still didn’t make up for the ten previous years under the UPC contacts (when members were first forced to make co-pays and deductibles and the biggest raise was 2%). I think that members believed that Debbie would negotiate a contract that would solve all of their problems, financial, medical, educational and personal. It was an unrealistic expectation, so when she simply doubled previous raise from 2% to 4% the members labeled her a sell out and failure. The UPC jumped on this and Ted Dallas, Larry Poltrock, & CO found someone to run against Debbie.
Remember the 2004 election was challenged and proof of cheating/fraud (in 20 or more UPC schools) was brought before the AFT and soon to be president Randi Weingarten. She ignored the evidence found in favor of AFT attorney Larry Poltrock (oops, I mean Marilyn Stewart). I highly doubt the AFT would seriously investigate MS.
The question as to why the AFT prefers MS over Lynch comes down to simple politics and money, or who controls it. At the 2002 AFT convention there were several newly elected local presidents, Lynch being the most prominent. The fact that the second largest local had ‘thrown out’ the old guard was not lost on the delegates; many were empowered to go back to their unions and make changes. Lynch represented reform and the AFT didn’t want that. They seized the opportunity to get rid of Lynch, and violated the AFT constitution by getting involved on local matters, and by doing so showed the other locals that they better tow the party line. This squashed other reform movements. Had Lynch continued in office, she could have been the reform candidate opposing Randi for president of the AFT at the convention in July.
Another thing,
If MS settled with the employees Lynch fired, and giving them 3 years back pay, within weeks of taking office in 2004, why didn’t she settle with the people she fired and save the CTU 4 years of legal fees for Poltrock? Sorry I guess that’s a dumb question.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 9:03 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
I wrote the letter to the uft president requesting intervention to stop the infighting (only way is a total investigation of everyone by an independent party) . Hopefully others will write too:
Randy Weingartenuftpres@uft.org
I hope the uft is operated more democratically than the ctu is. If not, we don't stand a chance outside of court. I've heard talk of CTU going into receivership (exuse the spelling). What is this?
Randy Weingartenuftpres@uft.org
I hope the uft is operated more democratically than the ctu is. If not, we don't stand a chance outside of court. I've heard talk of CTU going into receivership (exuse the spelling). What is this?
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 9:21 AM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
If anyone wants to find out why CTU is in the hole...just look at the reserve fund expenditures. No money? Tap the piggy bank. Want to take a trip? Tap the piggy bank. Eat dinner? Tap the piggy bank. And that's the tip of the iceberg but very telling. Get an accounting of those funds/expenditures and you will have more information than you ever thought possible!!! Then go from there.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Re: George Schmidt wrote about the upcoming fall pension elections for teacher representatives as an opportunity to start changing the UPC regime.
Last year (2007), no one ran except the two UPC-anointed candidates. Thus, there was no election.
The Union--which is Marilyn Stewart (not unlike Louis XIV proclaiming "I am the State")--provides tens of thousands of dollars worth of electioneering for their candidates.
Teachers in the schools don't understand that every teacher who runs is (1) a CTU member, and (2) equally qualified and motivated. One young woman was incredulous two years ago when I told her #1. "Why would the Union favor some of its dues-paying members over others? That's not fair," she stormed.
Most teachers just assume the Union actually vets the best candidates and endorses them, rather than the crass political appointments they really are. That Union endorsement is a very big advantage to those running.
But the biggest advantage is the campaigning the Union does on behalf of their candidates. There are several mailings, e-mail and fax blasts reminding everyone of the names of the UPC-endorsed candidates.
The four-color flyers are expensive and impressive. But even more, the repeat mailings.
I remember one mailing where Marilyn basically told us how important it was to stick together in solidarity. The letter basically had no point--until you got to the bottom. Then she said something like "Oh, let me remind you about the upcoming Pension election where your Union has endorsed ---." Get it? It wasn't a campaign letter, but a message from the President, who just happens to mention the election in closing.
It's very difficult for independent-minded persons of modest means to run a campaign that is so stacked against them.
Last year (2007), no one ran except the two UPC-anointed candidates. Thus, there was no election.
The Union--which is Marilyn Stewart (not unlike Louis XIV proclaiming "I am the State")--provides tens of thousands of dollars worth of electioneering for their candidates.
Teachers in the schools don't understand that every teacher who runs is (1) a CTU member, and (2) equally qualified and motivated. One young woman was incredulous two years ago when I told her #1. "Why would the Union favor some of its dues-paying members over others? That's not fair," she stormed.
Most teachers just assume the Union actually vets the best candidates and endorses them, rather than the crass political appointments they really are. That Union endorsement is a very big advantage to those running.
But the biggest advantage is the campaigning the Union does on behalf of their candidates. There are several mailings, e-mail and fax blasts reminding everyone of the names of the UPC-endorsed candidates.
The four-color flyers are expensive and impressive. But even more, the repeat mailings.
I remember one mailing where Marilyn basically told us how important it was to stick together in solidarity. The letter basically had no point--until you got to the bottom. Then she said something like "Oh, let me remind you about the upcoming Pension election where your Union has endorsed ---." Get it? It wasn't a campaign letter, but a message from the President, who just happens to mention the election in closing.
It's very difficult for independent-minded persons of modest means to run a campaign that is so stacked against them.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
You asked for an example of one of the lies posted on this web. Lie #1. I read on this blog that the contract vote was flipped. That's a lie. I was there. It was close but it wasn't flipped. 2. You support the Vice President as he sneaks around telling members that Marilyn Stewart got us a bad contract. What a spin job that is. Ted Dallas told the entire House of Delegates what a GREAT contract they got us and how it was the first one he had voted for in years. 3. The vote for the Budget was flipped. Another lie. The vote was close...extremely close....but it was not "flipped." John O'Brill was accused on this blog of giving Marilyn whatever vote count she wants. That is ridiculous. There have been a few times that the vote was not what Marilyn wanted. The majority of times she is supported by the delegates and the vote reflects that. No one is miscounting the vote. And why is it that when anyone disagrees with your version you accuse them of working at the Mart? John O'Brill is a teacher. He does not work at the Mart. I am teacher too. I work in a school. I do not work at the Mart. The truth is YOU and a few others writing these nasty things are nothing but disgruntled employees with a grudge.
Frankly, I would not want you or Georgie Porgie teaching my children. How can you teach when you can't even write or spell better than a 2nd grader? You and the handful of others that have nothing better to do than make false statements on this blog should be ashamed of yourselves. Most hard working teachers pay their dues to be represented by the CTU. Your group is doing nothing but try to bust the union. If you don't like the union than get out. Go work for a charter school.
Frankly, I would not want you or Georgie Porgie teaching my children. How can you teach when you can't even write or spell better than a 2nd grader? You and the handful of others that have nothing better to do than make false statements on this blog should be ashamed of yourselves. Most hard working teachers pay their dues to be represented by the CTU. Your group is doing nothing but try to bust the union. If you don't like the union than get out. Go work for a charter school.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 3:30 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Hello.Please take under consideration that I always post under my name.Are you sure that you are writing about the same person?
Also ,I usually base my statements on documents(posted on the www.coalitionsdu.org).
About teaching your children..I am surprised..if your health is equal to your mental state...you probably do not write about your OWN children.
Also ,I usually base my statements on documents(posted on the www.coalitionsdu.org).
About teaching your children..I am surprised..if your health is equal to your mental state...you probably do not write about your OWN children.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
You say that you always post under your name. That's another Lie.
Have a nice day.
Have a nice day.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Do you know anyone named, "Unionist?" How about, "Engineer?"
K I S S S
K I S S S
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 4:59 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
there are witnesses to the vote count and O"Brill did miscount not only the budget voe but many other votes.
You all know he is the President of the Pension Fund. Worth Billions and it is known that he has given wrong count totals to win votes for the UPC.
There are reported to be witnesses as to his fraudulent vote counts. he was even been confronted about his counts. especially when he adds all the Sargents of arms as votes for Stewart and even counts the five officers automatically;ly for Stewart even when Stewart can not cast a vote as the chair of the meeting.
So he is not an innocent teacher in the union mix.
He is the head of the sergeant of arms and the president of the pension fund.($$$ Billions)
He removed me to the balcony when I did not support Marilyn and he did the same with Dr. Perdugo.
He is a UPC hack.
Stop attacking rank and file members and attack the corrupt union officials that helped Stewart spend $8 million dollars of our dues money.
Chris is out of a job as a direct result of the policies of Marilyn Stewart to collaborate with CPS to privatize the Chicago public school system.
You all know he is the President of the Pension Fund. Worth Billions and it is known that he has given wrong count totals to win votes for the UPC.
There are reported to be witnesses as to his fraudulent vote counts. he was even been confronted about his counts. especially when he adds all the Sargents of arms as votes for Stewart and even counts the five officers automatically;ly for Stewart even when Stewart can not cast a vote as the chair of the meeting.
So he is not an innocent teacher in the union mix.
He is the head of the sergeant of arms and the president of the pension fund.($$$ Billions)
He removed me to the balcony when I did not support Marilyn and he did the same with Dr. Perdugo.
He is a UPC hack.
Stop attacking rank and file members and attack the corrupt union officials that helped Stewart spend $8 million dollars of our dues money.
Chris is out of a job as a direct result of the policies of Marilyn Stewart to collaborate with CPS to privatize the Chicago public school system.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Regular Meeting - Official Report
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The President, Mr. John F. O’Brill, called the meeting to order at 9:46 a.m.
Mr. Sandor Goldstein of Goldstein and Associates presented the final actuarial report based on the June 30, 2007 actuarial valuation. This valuation was performed for the purpose of determining funding requirements of CPS and the State of Illinois. Mr. Goldstein indicated that the total actuarial liability of the Fund was $14,677,184,345 and the actuarial value of assets was $11,807,100,821, resulting in an unfunded liability of $2,870,083,524, and a funded ratio of 80.4%. He commented that the Board of Education contribution requirement for fiscal year 2009 is $177,798,000.
BILLION!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 (Regular meeting)
Other Pension board meetings are at this website.
http://www.ctpf.org/general_info/boardmeetings.htm
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The President, Mr. John F. O’Brill, called the meeting to order at 9:46 a.m.
Mr. Sandor Goldstein of Goldstein and Associates presented the final actuarial report based on the June 30, 2007 actuarial valuation. This valuation was performed for the purpose of determining funding requirements of CPS and the State of Illinois. Mr. Goldstein indicated that the total actuarial liability of the Fund was $14,677,184,345 and the actuarial value of assets was $11,807,100,821, resulting in an unfunded liability of $2,870,083,524, and a funded ratio of 80.4%. He commented that the Board of Education contribution requirement for fiscal year 2009 is $177,798,000.
BILLION!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 (Regular meeting)
Other Pension board meetings are at this website.
http://www.ctpf.org/general_info/boardmeetings.htm
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Since were already on the subject of putting your name to your mouth, what about that all important motion you made that gave you your ten minute claim to fame? You know the one you stood up and read at the House meeting a few months ago. You put your name to that one didn't you? But that motion wasn't really written by you now was it? Who really wrote that motion? Tell the truth now......Not you Chrissy boy. You just claimed to be the author of that one.
Go ahead and try telling the truth for once. Let's hear about those that really wrote that motion down for you and helped you practice getting up to the mic with your rehearsed motion. Oh, you are so clever. You and your helper friends.
You are out to bust the union! Whose side on you on? NOT the members!
KISSSSSSS
Have another nice day and don't waste those batteries of yours save them for later when your really going to need them. You can fool the people some of the time but now you are BUSTED!
KISSSSSSS
Go ahead and try telling the truth for once. Let's hear about those that really wrote that motion down for you and helped you practice getting up to the mic with your rehearsed motion. Oh, you are so clever. You and your helper friends.
You are out to bust the union! Whose side on you on? NOT the members!
KISSSSSSS
Have another nice day and don't waste those batteries of yours save them for later when your really going to need them. You can fool the people some of the time but now you are BUSTED!
KISSSSSSS
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:08 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
if the upc can not handle $8 million what do you think will happen to the $10 Billion pension fund?
get involved
csdu@live.com
get involved
csdu@live.com
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:16 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Should I be scared? You know about that motion don't ya? Chrissy didn't write that now did he?
What's up bro? Why not tell the peeps what the real plan is? Go ahead. Where to start? Tell us about that check you got. You know the big fat one you got. Let's hear about that. What was that $ for? Inquiring minds wanna know
What's up bro? Why not tell the peeps what the real plan is? Go ahead. Where to start? Tell us about that check you got. You know the big fat one you got. Let's hear about that. What was that $ for? Inquiring minds wanna know
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:17 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Stewart busted the union with the five year capitulation contract with Daley.
How many teachers lost/will lose their jobs in the coming weeks.
I know at least 20.
How come I had to negotiate myself with the law department the reversal of a PAT termination.
This is proof that the union is already busted.
How come there are hundreds of complaints against the union with the IELRB.
These are facts not some hack slander against rank and file members.
The IELRB cases against the union are being investigated and will be released ASAP.
How many teachers lost/will lose their jobs in the coming weeks.
I know at least 20.
How come I had to negotiate myself with the law department the reversal of a PAT termination.
This is proof that the union is already busted.
How come there are hundreds of complaints against the union with the IELRB.
These are facts not some hack slander against rank and file members.
The IELRB cases against the union are being investigated and will be released ASAP.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:22 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Transparency, yeah I am all for it. Let's take a look at what makes YOU tick.
Tick Tock
Tick Tock
Well......what was that big fat check for?
Tell the truth now
Why so quiet? Cat got your tongue?
Tick Tock
Tick Tock
Well......what was that big fat check for?
Tell the truth now
Why so quiet? Cat got your tongue?
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
It was a check for expense reimbursement as part of being on the PAVE committee. Tonight I will dig up my reciepts.
I think I ended up spending $1200 on that trip.
So it was about -$550 for me on that one.
When can even talk about the receipt Nate just signed for a lunch we had that was not approved by the committee.
Just can nt figure out why someone on the blog would know about internal spending of committee members.
Maybe the same people who got all those Dallas receipts.
Thanks again for posting that about my $650 check that only 6 people in the union knew about.
that makes the Suponea spending a lot less.
I thought Poltrock would have informed you not to talk about internal union documents being used against union members.
Really thanks alot!
haven't had anything to send my attorney for a while.
Why do not you ask Nate about that meeting the other day. and all those checks.
I think I ended up spending $1200 on that trip.
So it was about -$550 for me on that one.
When can even talk about the receipt Nate just signed for a lunch we had that was not approved by the committee.
Just can nt figure out why someone on the blog would know about internal spending of committee members.
Maybe the same people who got all those Dallas receipts.
Thanks again for posting that about my $650 check that only 6 people in the union knew about.
that makes the Suponea spending a lot less.
I thought Poltrock would have informed you not to talk about internal union documents being used against union members.
Really thanks alot!
haven't had anything to send my attorney for a while.
Why do not you ask Nate about that meeting the other day. and all those checks.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:33 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Hey speaking of checks what you guys doing with all those checks Dalls is giving back to ever UPC memebr?
Kinda spoils that whole stealing money from the caucus idea.
Oh yeah you all out there in the blogshpere did not hear about that one.
Dallas voluntarily making out checks to each and every UPC member so they can chose what to do with the money. Rather than have a judge or lawyers goggle up the money.
YES. How many have gotten that check!
Kinda spoils that whole stealing money from the caucus idea.
Oh yeah you all out there in the blogshpere did not hear about that one.
Dallas voluntarily making out checks to each and every UPC member so they can chose what to do with the money. Rather than have a judge or lawyers goggle up the money.
YES. How many have gotten that check!
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:37 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Internal documents. LOL it was posted right here on this blog.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:45 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
You might not want to speak about that. You know, it looks bad now doesn't it? Dallas giving checks out to the "jury" prior to the verdict. Some might think it's a BRIBE.
Why don't you check that one out with your lawyer?
Seems like it could be very improper.
Why don't you check that one out with your lawyer?
Seems like it could be very improper.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
poltrock going to court the other day saying how silly the TRO was.
What is silly to you,
is illegal to others,
especially federal labor law in regards to acts
against rank and file members.
dude whoever you are you need to keep up with the blog and see all the posts and keep track with the times.
It is already adjudicated that CTU is involved in activity that violates labor law. that is why the judge granted the TRO (6/12/08) and then denied (6/17/08) the request to amend the TRO.
2008-CH-20671
Need to talk to the cronies at least so you stay current with all the events especially the ones in the real courts with the real judges.
How about how much poltrcok charged for losing the Schmidt case? The one he told Marilyn he would win. How much did he charge CTU for that bad advice.
Just like the bad advice to get rid of Dallas. Remember the only gonna make money on that one is the guy giving the legal advice to the union. Ain't the membership suppose to approve those kinds of actions that could possibly cost the union millions of dollars?
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Summer Blogging Fun Fun Fun!
What is silly to you,
is illegal to others,
especially federal labor law in regards to acts
against rank and file members.
dude whoever you are you need to keep up with the blog and see all the posts and keep track with the times.
It is already adjudicated that CTU is involved in activity that violates labor law. that is why the judge granted the TRO (6/12/08) and then denied (6/17/08) the request to amend the TRO.
2008-CH-20671
Need to talk to the cronies at least so you stay current with all the events especially the ones in the real courts with the real judges.
How about how much poltrcok charged for losing the Schmidt case? The one he told Marilyn he would win. How much did he charge CTU for that bad advice.
Just like the bad advice to get rid of Dallas. Remember the only gonna make money on that one is the guy giving the legal advice to the union. Ain't the membership suppose to approve those kinds of actions that could possibly cost the union millions of dollars?
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Summer Blogging Fun Fun Fun!
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Check was last summer - 2007
It was for the ACTE convention in Vegas.
Nate
James
Melissa
Linda
Ted
Pete
Percy
Perdugo
Lottie
also got checks
You alright?
It was for the ACTE convention in Vegas.
Nate
James
Melissa
Linda
Ted
Pete
Percy
Perdugo
Lottie
also got checks
You alright?
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 6:08 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
you actually want me to post an MS receipt?
The spa one or the car wash one?
or better yet how about the purse?
oh i got a better one.
how about that 2hr attorney bill for 10 minutes on the phone.
do you really want to go there?
The spa one or the car wash one?
or better yet how about the purse?
oh i got a better one.
how about that 2hr attorney bill for 10 minutes on the phone.
do you really want to go there?
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 6:14 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Do you really think T____ (you know) is gonna be happy that YOU spilled the beans about the checks he gave to the "Jury"?
Something tells me T____ is gonna be mad!
And you don't want him mad.
He's got a temper you know.
Something tells me T____ is gonna be mad!
And you don't want him mad.
He's got a temper you know.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 6:18 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
early for clips but what the heck.
Click here to hear
back to a the barbeque with my kids.
Click here to hear
back to a the barbeque with my kids.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 6:25 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Hey, since you got a lawyer and all why don't you ask him about Jury tampering. That's kinda serious ain't it?
What did your attorney say about that check you got anyway?
Let's have the full transparency you like to bring up. We want to know more about the $ you got.
What's the deal with that John?
What did your attorney say about that check you got anyway?
Let's have the full transparency you like to bring up. We want to know more about the $ you got.
What's the deal with that John?
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 6:43 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Barbeque? Um Um good. I like barbeque.
Bet you could buy some nice steaks with the $ you know who paid out.
How much did you get John?
Come on now I thought you were all for transparency. Show a little your self. Post that check of yours. We want to see.
Bet you could buy some nice steaks with the $ you know who paid out.
How much did you get John?
Come on now I thought you were all for transparency. Show a little your self. Post that check of yours. We want to see.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 6:51 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
why not post your real name.
what jury are you talking about?
the check was made out last summer to the entire PAVE committee to attend the annual ACT conference. In fact checks are still being cut9just last week) but just not to those opposing Stewart.
Oh, my attorney said anytime people post regarding my union activities forward them to him. Especially anonymous posts and any to do with money.
Here is one for you.
Get larry to help you on this one.
Case No.: 2008-CB-0020-C
Blog On!
what jury are you talking about?
the check was made out last summer to the entire PAVE committee to attend the annual ACT conference. In fact checks are still being cut9just last week) but just not to those opposing Stewart.
Oh, my attorney said anytime people post regarding my union activities forward them to him. Especially anonymous posts and any to do with money.
Here is one for you.
Get larry to help you on this one.
Case No.: 2008-CB-0020-C
Blog On!
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 6:53 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
didn't he post the amount?
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:27 PM
By: Kugler - $650 Conference
damn are you really teachers?
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 5:27 PM
By: Kugler - $650 Conference
damn are you really teachers?
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 7:12 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Hey Kooky,
Where's the fun in bloggin if ya can't do it anonymouse? You know take Chris for example. About how many names does he post under? PLENTY!
Of course he has transparency right?
Hey John, let's keep going with this transparency stuff. It sure is a good thing. Actually, your not so bad just a little misguided is all. I can see you have good intentions. Let's keep up the dialogue. How about me coming over for some of that barbecue.
Sweet!
Can we talk some more about $? You know last summer....did you get any other $ from someone?
What was that for?
Where's the fun in bloggin if ya can't do it anonymouse? You know take Chris for example. About how many names does he post under? PLENTY!
Of course he has transparency right?
Hey John, let's keep going with this transparency stuff. It sure is a good thing. Actually, your not so bad just a little misguided is all. I can see you have good intentions. Let's keep up the dialogue. How about me coming over for some of that barbecue.
Sweet!
Can we talk some more about $? You know last summer....did you get any other $ from someone?
What was that for?
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Enough boys. It's getting boring.
How about more debate that Danny and Non-Aligned Delegate are talking about. Those are the bread and butter issues! I'll be typing some stuff for you guys real soon. Union professionals like the both of you can put your spins on anything, but I found newspaper articles and bonafied union documents to back up what I said earlier.
As far as expense and conference checks, report it to the delegates every month and I'm sure everything will be fine.
How about more debate that Danny and Non-Aligned Delegate are talking about. Those are the bread and butter issues! I'll be typing some stuff for you guys real soon. Union professionals like the both of you can put your spins on anything, but I found newspaper articles and bonafied union documents to back up what I said earlier.
As far as expense and conference checks, report it to the delegates every month and I'm sure everything will be fine.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Danny say's, 'the house of delegates was only an advisory vote". Huh, so let me understand what Debbie was trying to do. Regardless of the what the house decided, she was still going to schools trying to convince the membership it should pass the contract. I would think the rank and file would trust their elected delegate before they trust the president of the union. Why not work till you have a solid majority of delegates behind you instead of working against the delegates? Wonder why the first election against Stewart was so close. You shouldn't try to justify Debbie's mistakes. The mistake was underestimating the influence of the delegates. You know they all went to their schools and told their members not to vote for Lynch. Why, because Lynch lied.
Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Dallas Complaint Documents Are Here
Dear Danny, documents confirm that the house rejected Debbie's second attempt to convince the delegates she "brought home the whole hog". Therefore, there was only one referendum that was narrowly ratified. Just over 52%. Better check with your source, or better yet, call Lynch.
About that mediator that fooled Debbie during her negotiations, this just goes to show that Lynch was afraid to take the membership out on strike. Weak leadership qualities include fear. Hey, another similarity to Stewart this time around. We need a leader that isn't afraid to walk the line. All we have had in the last 20 years is presidents that talk the talk, but can't walk the walk.
About that mediator that fooled Debbie during her negotiations, this just goes to show that Lynch was afraid to take the membership out on strike. Weak leadership qualities include fear. Hey, another similarity to Stewart this time around. We need a leader that isn't afraid to walk the line. All we have had in the last 20 years is presidents that talk the talk, but can't walk the walk.