Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Solidarity with the Teachers’ Strike in Chicago!

11 September 2012

A Statement by Pat Noble, Socialist Party Candidate for Red Bank Regional HS Board of Education

On Monday, 26,000 teachers went on strike in Chicago, IL, many of whom took to the streets in protest of sub par working conditions and benefits. The right-wing attack on educators has been widespread, with education being a constant first stop for politicians looking to balance a budget on austerity instead of having their wealthy benefactors pay their fair share. As a student, as well as a candidate for the Red Bank Regional Board of Education, I stand in solidarity with the teachers in Chicago, who are standing up, not only for themselves, but for every teacher who receives less than they deserve....

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