Quote:.If the school lunch worker was in a Union, she may not have been fired. She may have gone through progressive discipline and been warned that its verboten. But if this was a first infraction? I cant see a discharge. But if you are at the mercy of the bosses discretion, well, that's the way it is.

Not knowing the particulars of this case, but if it went down as it sounds, its the classic example of why workers unionize.

On the other side of the argument...parents who consistently dont have enough money to put a sammich in a bag for lunch at school should be closely examined. Hate to put the "back when I was in school" cliche in here, but many here had hard times. I know we did, but never was there a time when we couldnt get a couple pieces of bread and some peanut butter or something on it. Again, its not the kids fault, but maybe parents need more accountability?

 

That also illustrates the problem with unions.  The woman who was fired acknowledged and accepted that she knew what she did was wrong and against the rules.  Union people tend to think that they get "three strikes" or whatever if they break the rules.  I have never been fired or disciplined at a job personally, but there were times that I messed up, owned up to it, and expected to either be fired or reprimanded.  Fortunately for me, I've always had a good relationship with my employers and the worst I ever got was a "verbal reprimand".

 

I'll address the part that I bolded from your quote below.

 

Quote:Teachers are being held accountable for the success/failure of their students now. Now look at what you first posted and see if that makes sense. The child you referenced for not being given money by parents, or a bagged lunch. Think about the home life. You think they are helping the student at home be a succesful student? Multiply this by...well, a whole lot.

 

Regarding the lunch lady, that's crazy she lost her job based on trying to help the kid out. (didn't read the article, so assuming that's all the case entailed).

 

That's a problem in today's society.  If it's not "children having children" it's irresponsible people procreating.  The "traditional" family is slowly disappearing.  Look at how many children that are born out of wedlock or belong to single parent homes.  It's more of a priority for "parents" to have their smart phones, their cigarettes and their beer rather than providing for their children.  The culture of "working hard" and "doing what it takes" is fading away.  Today we live in a "it's all about me" society.

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