BEACON BLOG, FEATURE, RECENT NEWS — BY EDITOR ON AUGUST 11, 2014 AT 10:54 AM
What has your union done for you lately? You might be surprised to know that your teachers’ union has:
Endorsed a state income tax on your hard-earned wages.
Promoted a government-takeover of healthcare through Obamacare.
Opposed giving individual teachers the ability to negotiate with their bosses.
Backed bringing the United Auto Workers into Tennessee after it helped bankrupt Detroit.
You might ask yourself what any of these things has to do with representing teachers and the teaching profession. Absolutely nothing. If you are tired of paying hundreds of dollars a year in dues to fund the radical political agenda of your union, consider opting out today by following the simple steps below.