Greg, your comment about competitive wages shows your uneducated life.

Union = Competitve Wage.

Let me ask you this what other union just ate the competitive status.

Thats because a car worker making 25-30 an hour...seriously do they honestly wonder why they now make 10-12 and hour.

I hope these teachers keep biting more and more and soon the same will happen.

As for your dealings with teachers helping you so they deserve it. Do you do the same with everyone else who assists you and your needs? Think about it.

Would I like to see them get more money...sure its the American Dream I would like more as well.

I am a computer/network professional for ...well wont say. But I keep alot of people running and businesses going. I guess techinically everyone who profits from me should want me to get a pay increase correct?

Guess what thats my job. Just because I do it doesnt mean I am entitled to a raise.