Lessons from Len (Ferrara)

Not going to the Rally? Think again.

 

What’s happening in Trenton reminds me of an old story.

 

First they came after the “unborn” -- those not teachers yet (they changed their pensions) – and those still working (1.5% toward healthcare, cutbacks and layoffs), but I didn’t stand up because it didn’t affect me. Next they plan to attack those still working again – retire by August 1 or pay for healthcare and base your pension on your last 5 years not 3, but I didn’t stand up because it didn’t affect me. Now I hear round 3 will be an attack on all retirees – pay 1.5% toward your health care and lose or have to pay for dependent coverage.   Still think it’s not time to stand up?

 

This is an attack on the collective bargaining system. The governor plans to “bust’ all the unions. He has a $20 million dollar war chest to do so. The NJEA has been in his gun site from day one. The CWA and AFT will be next. Stand together or have nowhere to hide – your choice.

 

Stand up and walk for those who physically cannot – the disabled and the elderly who have already had their checks and prescription coverage cut.