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Teachers Union Thug Threatens Teachers Supporting NYPD
Posted By Daniel Greenfield On September 7, 2014 @ 10:11 am In The Point | 4 Comments
When we last met New York teachers union boss Michael Mulgrew he was screaming at Common Core critics in Chicago, “I’m Gonna Punch You in the Face… Because Dis is De Teachers”
Now he’s screaming at actual teachers. You know the kind who can read and write, who aren’t shaved baboons unable to function outside a union meeting, for lousing up his alliance with Al Sharpton.
The teachers’ own union, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), supported rallies and demonstrations against the police led by Al Sharpton. Teachers were furious and showed their support for the police by wearing NYPD t-shirts to work Tuesday and Wednesday.
By Thursday, the UFT reacted, sending e-mails to teachers that “as public employees, one must remain objective at all times. Certain T-shirt messages may appear to be supportive, but individuals (parents, students) may see a different meaning in that message.”
PBA president Patrick J. Lynch responded Friday to the warnings saying the teachers public display of support for the NYPD underscored the strong bond between most teachers and police officers.
“Mike Mulgrew needs to consider the opinions of the vast majority of his members before misusing their dues money to support anti-police issues,” Lynch said. “Besides, what could be inappropriate about showing support for the police department that protects teachers and students alike?”
Mulgrew fired back saying, “The Eric Garner march was a teachable moment for all New Yorkers -– but the lesson seems to have been lost on Mr. Lynch.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio chimed in Friday, calling the issue an “artificial controversy,” explaining that most police and teachers were on the same side.
If they are, it isn’t Bill de Blasio’s side.
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