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    Default West Virginia leaders reach deal to end teachers strike

    West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Senate Republicans reached a tentative deal on Tuesday to end a nine-day statewide teachers' strike by giving them 5 percent raises — and adding similar raises for all state workers while they're at it.

    Justice said additional budget cuts by his staff will fund the raises. Senate leaders confirmed the deal, saying it involves some reduced government.

    "We have reached a deal. I stood rock solid on the 5% Teacher pay raise and delivered. Not only this, but my staff and I made additional cuts which will give all State employees 5% as well. All the focus should have always been on fairness and getting the kids back in school," the governor said in a tweet.

    The governor, union leaders and the House of Delegates had agreed last week to the 5 percent pay raise for teachers, who are among the lowest paid in the nation and haven't had a salary increase in four years. But the Senate refused to go along, approving a 4 percent increase.

    Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/w...trike-53543281


    A Raise is always better than a temporary tax break, if you don't believe me ... just ask the people who got the permanent tax break
    ONE-N-DONE, YOU GOT PLAYED; Time To Play-On
    Remember ... ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES ... So STFU Bitch

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bourbon View Post
    West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Senate Republicans reached a tentative deal on Tuesday to end a nine-day statewide teachers' strike by giving them 5 percent raises — and adding similar raises for all state workers while they're at it.

    Justice said additional budget cuts by his staff will fund the raises. Senate leaders confirmed the deal, saying it involves some reduced government.

    "We have reached a deal. I stood rock solid on the 5% Teacher pay raise and delivered. Not only this, but my staff and I made additional cuts which will give all State employees 5% as well. All the focus should have always been on fairness and getting the kids back in school," the governor said in a tweet.

    The governor, union leaders and the House of Delegates had agreed last week to the 5 percent pay raise for teachers, who are among the lowest paid in the nation and haven't had a salary increase in four years. But the Senate refused to go along, approving a 4 percent increase.

    Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/w...trike-53543281


    A Raise is always better than a temporary tax break, if you don't believe me ... just ask the people who got the permanent tax break
    Are those teachers going to show an improvement in what they're producing or was it just about themselves?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CFM View Post
    Are those teachers going to show an improvement in what they're producing or was it just about themselves?

    Careful now thinking isn't your strong suit

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    Quote Originally Posted by CFM View Post
    Are those teachers going to show an improvement in what they're producing or was it just about themselves?
    No one should have to wait 4 years for a salary increase.

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    Quote Originally Posted by floridafan View Post
    No one should have to wait 4 years for a salary increase.
    What if losing your job is the alternative? Or you haven't performed well?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    What if losing your job is the alternative? Or you haven't performed well?
    Neither of those options are in play here. I am sure the members of the legislature aren't waiting for a salary increase.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    What if losing your job is the alternative? Or you haven't performed well?

    Why can't you follow the conversation?

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    Are those Republican Politicians, who are in charge of EVERYTHING NOW, going to show an improvement in what they're producing or was it just about themselves?

    Just saying ....
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    Quote Originally Posted by floridafan View Post
    No one should have to wait 4 years for a salary increase.
    why?.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by CFM View Post
    Are those teachers going to show an improvement in what they're producing or was it just about themselves?
    That's the problem with unions. The best teachers and the worst teachers got exactly the same raise. The union mentality breeds mediocrity. Yet another reason why teachers shouldn't be unionized.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sirthinksalot View Post
    That's the problem with unions. The best teachers and the worst teachers got exactly the same raise. The union mentality breeds mediocrity. Yet another reason why teachers shouldn't be unionized.

    Out in the Real World you'll learn it's not just Unions ... it's also Politicians, Executives, Lawyers and Doctors
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    Quote Originally Posted by katzgar View Post
    Careful now thinking isn't your strong suit
    Apparently answering questions isn't yours.

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    Quote Originally Posted by floridafan View Post
    No one should have to wait 4 years for a salary increase.
    They got one. Now, let's seem them do something to warrant it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sirthinksalot View Post
    That's the problem with unions. The best teachers and the worst teachers got exactly the same raise. The union mentality breeds mediocrity. Yet another reason why teachers shouldn't be unionized.
    The worst teachers are the ones that push the union mentality of getting a raise "just because" while the best ones welcome a system based on producing results.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    What if losing your job is the alternative? Or you haven't performed well?
    why do you hate paying teachers


    you get what you pay for huh asshole


    Pay them a living wage at least you evil fucking lie sack

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