What Snow? WTU Takes Credit for Closing DCPS Monday
In an email sent Sunday evening, Washington Teachers' Union President George Parker congratulated union members on having the D.C. public schools closed on Monday. Making no mention of potential factors like, oh, a record snowstorm, a barely functioning Metro system, or the closing of federal offices, Parker suggested that shuttered schools count as a union victory. As he told members, "Your calls to the office of the Mayor and Chancellor expressing your disagreement and outrage has [sic] resulted in success!"
Full email below the jump:
WTU Members,I have just received notification from Chancellor Rhee that all DC Public Schools will be closed on tomorrow. Thank you for supporting the WTU in our efforts to have the Mayor and Chancellor close DC Public Schools on tomorrow. Your calls to the office of the Mayor and Chancellor expressing your disagreement and outrage has resulted in success! Please read the DCPS Communication below.
In Solidarity
George Parker