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Originally Posted by CTSurfrat
I am a CT teacher and wish I didn't have to belong to the union. I pay over $800 a year in dues! It drives me nuts that I contribute money to an organization that supports politicians I don't agree with and coddles/protects workers that should be fired. In terms of amount paid by CT teachers toward benefits, we have 7% of our salary deducted automatically from our pay for retirement. We pay no social security, but we don't get any benefits from it when we retire. To get the maximum retirement - about 70% of the salary we have to work 35 years. In my district we contribute 18% of the cost of our medical insurance - which will undoubtedly continue to go up.
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Aside from the 35 years until your full pension, it sounds like you guys are getting a pretty decent deal compared to a couple of the schools around here. Keep in mind, "good deal" is a relative term and I'm sure it's still a screw job for taxpayers.
It's comforting to hear from someone that has to pay into a Union and sees the scam for what it is. There's no doubt that it works to your benefit but I'm also sure you see everyday a lackluster effort by teachers that have been there 15+ years, do the minimum necessary and don't give a damn about the students.
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