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Quincy Teachers: Fair Contract NOW!

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I would like to draw attention to an ongoing contract dispute in Quincy.  The teachers of Quincy have been without a contract since August of 2006 and have been in negotiations for over a year.

I respectful urge residents of Quincy, those concerned with education and the right to collective bargaining to read about the most recent Quincy School Committee meeting.

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  1. The teachers of Quincy have been without a contract since August of 2006

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    What does this mean, really?

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    Are teachers getting paid? Yes.
    Are teachers clear on what their job expectations are? Yes.
    Are teachers still getting raises? Yes — teachers will still get step raises, so only those at the highest steps will go without a raise.

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    Most professionals do not need to negotiate for a year in order to continue gainful employment. It’s time for the teaching profession to be freed from the union stronghold as well. Those who want to join a union can, and those who don’t should be free from agency fees and have the ability to negotiate on their own behalf.

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    Quincy Teachers: Fair Contract NOW!
    A fair contract should be fair to both parties, not just the employees.

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    Are Quincy teachers compensated unfairly No:

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    SALARY
    For academic 2005-06, the minimum annual teacher’s salary was $36,371. The minimum annual rate for a teacher with a Master’s Degree was $39,802. It jumped to $43,233 for a teacher with a Master’s Degree plus 30 graduate credits. The maximum salary for a teacher with a Bachelor’s Degree was $57,644. The Master’s Degree maximum was $63,477. Master’s Degree plus 30 maximum was $69,310. A Quincy Public School teacher who has a Doctorate and 12 plus years of service earned $71,026 in academic 2005-06.  Professional Salaries for 2006-07 are not as yet finalized.

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    SICK LEAVE
    The annual sick leave allotment is 15 days for a full-time teacher. Unused sick leave accumulates without limit. Teachers may also use up to 2 days of paid personal leave to care for pressing personal business that cannot be addressed outside the school day.

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    INSURANCE
    Any permanent teacher at half-time or higher is eligible for Harvard Pilgrim Health Coverage and Delta Dental Insurance. The City of Quincy pays for 75-90% of the health benefits, and 50% of all dental premiums.

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    I would like to draw attention to an ongoing contract dispute in Quincy.
    The dispute is over health insurance contributions. Does a 90% employer contribution seem fair to you? Keep in mind, this a job with a median income of roughly $55K for a 10-month contract, lifetime pension (at 80% of salary) and lifetime health insurance.

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    I challenge anyone to look at the full compensation package and argue that it isn’t fair. Heck, it’s downright generous.

    • Now if there was only some way to get rid of those stinking kids this job would rock!!!

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