Colorado Republican lawmakers want to punish striking teachers with jail time (school, education)

[YuMart]

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-polit...rike-jail-bill

Two Republican state lawmakers are trying to shut down a potential teachers strike in Colorado with the threat of jail time.

The bill, introduced in the state Senate Friday, prohibits districts from supporting a teachers strike and requires schools to dock a teacher’s pay for each day they participate in a walkout. The teachers could also face up to six months in jail and a $500 daily fine if they violate a court order to stop striking. Under the new law, sponsored by state Sen. Bob Gardner (R) and state Rep. Paul Lundeen (R), a teacher could be immediately fired without a hearing.

That is just silly. Wouldn't even consider the 2 who are introducing it to be worthy of public service.

[Old Gringo]

Republican lawmakers who pass out big tax breaks for their corporate masters at the expense of educating the state's children should be jailed.

Nome sane?

[MacInTx]

Originally Posted by YuMart

Wouldn't even consider the 2 who are introducing it to be worthy of public service.

Apparently someone does. They were elected.

[MacInTx]

Originally Posted by Old Gringo

Republican lawmakers who pass out big tax breaks for their corporate masters at the expense of educating the state's children should be jailed.

Where in the linked story is any mention of the two passing out big tax breaks?

[Old Gringo]

Originally Posted by MacInTx

Where in the linked story is any mention of the two passing out big tax breaks?

Where in my post did I specify those two "lawmakers?"

Expand your horizons.

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&....0.NzJrN15s2gU

[StillwaterTownie]

Why do Republicans hate teachers so damned much? Because too many teachers won't vote for Republicans.