Here We Go

Did I mention that my union's contract is up for negotiation? Well, it is. This last contract was a 3 year contract (I think) and gave us the bare minimum in terms of base pay. Basically what they gave us wasn't even enough to cover the rising cost of living. In comparison to neighboring districts, we are one of the lower paying districts. It's a crock especially when we have employees who have not real job description and when asked what they do, the answer is always something along the lines of, We're figuring that out. 

A couple months ago, a survey went out to the union asking what the most important negotiating items would be and of course, the majority of members stated salary. We were then asked what the minimum base percentage would be accepted. Fast forward to a two days ago and we get an email from the union president saying that the following: After 3 meetings the board has, "unfortunately...given us the indication that they are not willing to competitively compensate the educators in our district compared to other local districts". Fuck me! Of course the union prez's solution for this was for members to show up at last nights board meeting in hoards to show solidarity. I'm not kidding you I'm more than happy to strike if it comes down to it. 

I mean, we just passed a 1% income tax and I know, I see, how idiotically these mo fos spend money. It's ridiculous that they aren't willing to give us a fair fucking wage but they'll hire admins who don't do anything. Seriously, I have one VP this year that I've probably seen 5 times and our "principal"? He spends all his time in the junior high and the extent of what he does is to call weekly meetings that are a waste of time and could be better dealt with in an email.  Fuck you! It's so frustrating. 

K - I'm done bitching. 

Jim's working late tonight at his friends house which means I'll be having leftovers. Fine with me. 

And I've got nothing else. Guess I'd best get going. Later!