As a retired Minnesota teacher and a former union member, I was astonished and appalled to read a recent article in the Missourian by Mr. Brad Clemons, in which he makes negative, demeaning inferences directed at the protesting teachers in Wisconsin and other states. His comments show a lack of sensitivity, understanding and respect toward his fellow teachers and a basic ignorance about unions and collective bargaining.
LETTER: Teachers need unions
Monday, March 14, 2011 | 12:35 p.m. CDT;
updated 8:36 p.m. CDT, Monday, March 14, 2011
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