We are already being badly outspent by those who want to shred our contracts and privatize our schools. Fortunately, educators can influence the outcome. Voters respect us. When we call them to talk about education, they listen. If thousands of us make these phone calls, it will make a big difference, as it did 8 yearsago when we helped defeat Dino Rossi (for Governor) by 133 votes. The nationwide assault on unions and public education is now focused on Washington state, which has the most competitive Governor’s race in the nation.
Each of us has a choice. We can take a few hours now to influence the election. Or we can do nothing. If we lose this election (Governor and Legislature), we will almost certainly lose our say in our work and profession. For example, teachers could be required to be at school anextra hour daily without additional pay. NESPA members could have their hours cut. Your pay could be cut. Your job security could rely on whether the principal likes you this year. (These things have actually happened in other states.) The choice is not a difficult one, for most educators.
Please join us in
Please volunteer to telephone voters (with a script) in June or July for Jay Inslee and Rosemary McAuliffe.
