Why we must be politically active

With Election Day coming up tomorrow, we are reminded of the constant battles being waged around the country to strip workers of the rights to organize and bargain collectively. We are reminded that there are groups out there who spend millions of dollars on board of education campaigns far away from where they live in an attempt to take private control of  public schools.

Tea Party zealots, the Koch Brothers and Michelle Rhee are continuously attacking the commitment of public school employees and doing everything they can to eradicate our collective voice. Take a look at the articles below. They are prime examples of this.

But there is hope. Our union brothers and sisters and educators in arms are winning battles, while portions of the public are starting to see through it. We have to keep building on this momentum.

Our 2014 local election season is already underway and we can't forget to be visible and vocal now. We need to make sure that we support the people who will support the rights of workers and support our schools.

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/koch-group-unions-battle-over-colorado-schools-race-99252.html?hp=l10

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/11/02/heres-how-red-states-are-rolling-back-worker-protections/

http://www.salon.com/2013/11/04/how_bipartisan_antics_could_save_the_next_michelle_rhee_from_humiliation/