Support NBEA: Decisions imposed on teachers without their input, should not stand. Period.

People seem to forget that the union was created to protect its members from unfair business practices imposed by those in control. While I can understand why those on the UIA and the Education Roundtable want to rid themselves of the union altogether, what I don't understand is why a lot of our union members don't fight back for the bargaining rights those in the past fought hard and won for all of us so that our schools are better workplaces for all (including the students, contrary to popular belief these days). If we think back to the teacher's strike in the 70's, it wasn't higher pay or less working hours on the placards the teachers were holding -- it was a plea for more creative input into the teaching process (in other words, we are still fighting today for the autonomy to have educators educate students, rather than some politically motivated individuals who are hellbent on destroying the union and what it stands for). If the union goes, who will protect teachers from unreasonable demands from bullying administrators who simply want to push forth their own agendas, or political puppets who impose their will without having had one course in education or any experience in the classroom? Just think about that for a minute. Any decisions imposed on teachers without their input, should not stand. Period.