[patton]

The dues were an issue, but the real problem was the seniority system.

My wife is excellent at her job - she takes SpED kids in pre-K, and teaches them coping strategies, so that by 2nd grade they can be in a regular classroom, and keep up.

Frankly, it is a job I could NEVER do.

And every year, they would bump her out of it, because Ms. DiedLastYear had seniority, but no experience in it.

Idiot system.

[cripplecreek]

Here's an interesting little stitched sign I found on the wall at a local museum with a one room schoolhouse display.