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Being “.. in the room where it happens” requires political skill

As a UFT District Rep I serviced the needs of 2.000 plus union members, from answering questions, to resolving payroll and certification issues, to representing the views of teachers at the district level.  I rapidly realized I had to develop relationships: to bring Kelly, the Personnel Director’s secretary a cup of her favorite coffee. she’d smile, “What…

Vote for Tom Brown for Trustee of the Teachers Retirement System

I first met Tom when I was the UFT District Rep and Tom was a JHS Chapter Leader, he’d pull me into his classroom, he was a master teacher and his room looked like a travel advertisement for Spain!  Tom invited me to attend a School Leadership Team meeting, the Home Ec teacher baked chocolate chip cookies,…

Can Hochul, Mamdani and Menin Become a Polyamorous Throuple?

Running for office is exciting, rallies, crowds shouting your name, and, if you win: ecstatic!  After winning, managing is tough, constant decisions, frequently no “right” answer, crowds applauding as well as calling for your head!  Everything you inherit becomes your fault, blizzards, 5 degree weather, your fault.  Friends working in your campaign become enemies when you make a decision…

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