28/02/2018
BeingFranc
When I see things such as this, I try to imagine myself in the position of those who are pictured. So, let's do that together, shan't we?
Today the legislature met from 11am to 2pm. Those hours are NOT at all what I would consider a long day. Yet, I try to pull from my experience & remain realistic. Mitch Carmichael was on a power trip as it was explained to me, not allowing Richard Ojeda to introduce his bill... it would increase the severance tax, the reason cited was "parliamentary rules." I have sat in the gallery as one of the legislators goes on & on about amending a section of a bill for around 2 hours. I readily admit it isn't the most exciting events to witness. However, I wasn't taking an active part in the process, representing constituents, and I certainly wasn't making $470 a day to participate; $27,000ish for a 60-day session. I certainly didn't campaign to get my butt in one of those gorgeous leather chairs on empty promises.
I was there because I chose to be. I thought each and every one of our legislators were as well?
After speaking to a teacher or two, I learned the reason that they have not yet made a deal is they are there for ALL State Workers, not just teachers.
"the fact the raises do not address ALL state workers... We went out for all State workers." - Teacher & my friend
So, to those state workers who aren't supporting the teachers, SHAME on you!! Should you get a raise, you know who to thank!!