Don't get me wrong 1.5% is very minute. BUT that didn't happen, he simply CUT jobs which is just wrong. Small cuts here and there, ok. But Columbia HS was forced to lay off most of their aides because the cuts were so drastic. YES we are in a financial crisis, but there are other ways to make up the difference. Such as increasing taxes for rich people!
@PCBRJW I feel sorry for your ignorance. Christie has done so much more harm then good. My name is Melissa Lezama. I am part of the 2006 graduating class and proud to be so. When we were outside that day, we were not only fighting for the teachers to get the pay they needed, but for the vital support they were being denied by the board. Not only that, the principle, who thankfully is gone, was a foolish bigot, and we as students had something to say about that.
these kids are so stupid... they should be protesting the greed of their teachers... everyone needs to cut back, and these teachers are no exception. if teachers would cut 1.5% of their salary for one year, cc wouldn't have made any cuts.
@PCBRJW hey, retard. we're in an economic crisis. when cc took office, new jersey was ranked 50th nationwide for a good business climate. there are 50 states in the nation. you ranked last. all state employees were taking cuts. also, nj teachers have a higher starting salary than any other state in the nation, and nj is the only state that gives them free health insurance. cc wanted to cut their pay 1.5% for ONE YEAR, which is way less than teachers in ca pay for their health insurance...
@MSavage59 That may be the most ignorant statement heard all year. Laying teachers/coaches off and cutting out extra curricular activities makes things worse.
@MSavage59 I had friends who actually lost their jobs. Now my friends have no way to support their families and class size is going to be far to large for teachers to handle. Some of my students have seen this already and now they're gonna chime in. You conservative and partly racist p.o.s. (I saw your Arizona immigration video), know your facts and both sides before you speak.
do you mind if i use that "if we can't cut, why can you?" slogan? haha it's really smart
cvreepyshegnome79 1 year ago
Don't get me wrong 1.5% is very minute. BUT that didn't happen, he simply CUT jobs which is just wrong. Small cuts here and there, ok. But Columbia HS was forced to lay off most of their aides because the cuts were so drastic. YES we are in a financial crisis, but there are other ways to make up the difference. Such as increasing taxes for rich people!
PCBRJW 1 year ago
@PCBRJW I feel sorry for your ignorance. Christie has done so much more harm then good. My name is Melissa Lezama. I am part of the 2006 graduating class and proud to be so. When we were outside that day, we were not only fighting for the teachers to get the pay they needed, but for the vital support they were being denied by the board. Not only that, the principle, who thankfully is gone, was a foolish bigot, and we as students had something to say about that.
You obviously know nothing.
mesachan514 1 year ago
@mesachan514 Wish we had more people like yourself! Spread the word about this video!
PCBRJW 1 year ago
@mesachan514 Wish we had more people like yourself! Spread the word about this video! Let your voice be heard!
PCBRJW 1 year ago
these kids are so stupid... they should be protesting the greed of their teachers... everyone needs to cut back, and these teachers are no exception. if teachers would cut 1.5% of their salary for one year, cc wouldn't have made any cuts.
what a bunch of fucking morons
retownsend 1 year ago
@retownsend Ok, so lets cut your job and pay. Or how about you pay to make up the difference?
PCBRJW 1 year ago
@PCBRJW hey, retard. we're in an economic crisis. when cc took office, new jersey was ranked 50th nationwide for a good business climate. there are 50 states in the nation. you ranked last. all state employees were taking cuts. also, nj teachers have a higher starting salary than any other state in the nation, and nj is the only state that gives them free health insurance. cc wanted to cut their pay 1.5% for ONE YEAR, which is way less than teachers in ca pay for their health insurance...
retownsend 1 year ago
It is right that Chris Christie cuts budget that is helping New Jersey schools
this protest made no sense
his budget cuts are helping NJ Schools
MSavage59 1 year ago
@MSavage59 That may be the most ignorant statement heard all year. Laying teachers/coaches off and cutting out extra curricular activities makes things worse.
PCBRJW 1 year ago
@PCBRJW No cutting budgets makes things better
MSavage59 1 year ago
@MSavage59 Wow no rebuttal? "It just makes things better" That's your argument?
PCBRJW 1 year ago
@PCBRJW It helps New Jersey schools and his budget cuts prevent teachers from being laid off
MSavage59 1 year ago
@MSavage59 I had friends who actually lost their jobs. Now my friends have no way to support their families and class size is going to be far to large for teachers to handle. Some of my students have seen this already and now they're gonna chime in. You conservative and partly racist p.o.s. (I saw your Arizona immigration video), know your facts and both sides before you speak.
PCBRJW 1 year ago
@PCBRJW I am a Michael Savage listener and supporter and i have similar opinions to him
i know exactly what i am talking about
MSavage59 1 year ago
FIGHT FOR EDUCATION!
shadowslayer1172 1 year ago
Please research Rubber Rooms & The Cartel - about NJ & NY (well across America - where powerful Teacher Unions USE students/parents) ..
NeedAJobUSA 1 year ago
glad to see that chs is continuing to fight for equality in education!!!
rensterac 1 year ago
I'm proud of my alma mater! Rock on Columbia!
Astrobright68 1 year ago