Re: After hours access

[Sara Wolf <SWOLF@NOVA.WRIGHT.EDU>]

> Teacher's organization (not union) has more classroom teachers than
> librarians, so if what they want conflicts with what we want, we are out
> of luck.

        But, is that the way the organization is supposed
        to represent ALL of its members?

        I know that this is away from the original topic,
        but I think it is something to think about.

  We have sometimes reminded them that we do pay our dues just
> like everybody else, but it doesn't help much.

        Do you have to pay dues?  In other words, is
        there a "fair share" policy in place where all
        employees contribute the dues regardless of
        their membership?

        If not, there is always the option of not
        joining.  Of course, the benefits, insurance,
        etc... would then be unavailable to you.

 The next time someone has
> an idea that they want the librarians to do for free, we either give in
> or fight the battle all over.  This kind of thing happens more at a
> building level than district.

        It sounds like the district people are a little
        more reasonable.  What would happen if the librarians
        had a chat with the district officers?  would that help?

  I do sometimes ask if they will give me an
> example of someone else who is doing something comparable.  If no one is,
> then my point is well-taken.


        Excellent idea.
Sara Wolf
Swolf@nova.wright.edu>
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