The union that represents most teachers in Maryland called on the Worcester County school system to block Donald Trump's campaign from using a high school gym to hold a rally Wednesday evening.
"Donald Trump and his divisive, fear-mongering rhetoric have no place in the halls of Maryland's public schools," Maryland State Education Association president Betty Weller said in a statement. "Trump's eagerness to bully minorities would be unacceptable if it came from any of our students."
Liberal group Progressive Maryland issued the same call and launched an online petition that had been signed more than 500 times by Tuesday afternoon.
Trump's rally is being held at Stephen Decatur high school in Berlin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz have already held events in Maryland, as the protracted battle for the Republican nomination continues.
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Teachers unions and Betty Weller are a large part of the problem. She needs to leave,and let Mr Trump stay.
The teachers union time would best be spent worrying about students being raped in the hallways of the schools. And the crime being so bad in the Baltimore City schools that they had get their own police force to handle it. This Betty Weller and the rest of these union useful idiots are the reason why the MD public schools are nothing more than pre detention centers and why students are being brutally raped in hallways.
Total bs! Tell them to shove their cancellation up their arse!
Trump has just as much right to use the Gym as any other non - educational / Teachers Union has. It is / does not interfere with school activities.
Agree with 7:07. Unions are the problem. Watch when thousands of supporters show up compared to a few self entitled whiners and loud mouthed anti free speech activists. These are the precise target of Trump. Those that want something for nothing,
I belong to the Wico Teacher's Association. If they decide to try and block Trump, I will be sending them a letter stating that I will no longer be a member. They do not speak politically for me nor does the MSEA.
Well Betty Weller, the teachers of Worcester County could care less about your opposition towards Mr. Trump. He has a right to speak as a presidential candidate. We all know you are a Clinton supporter Betty. Your opinion is not important to us. MSEA lost our respect with the embezzlement of our dues money. Yes Betty that was on your watch.
The teachers are garbage. God forbid real history and values get taught in that or any other school on the shore. Can't believe that it seems most teachers are Democrats the way they love the cops. But then again.. Work half a year and want raises every other year.... I guess I can.
Lets run her out.
It's funny. I am a teacher. I am a republican, as most of my coworkers are. We HAD to join the union. Also, maintain membership so we can have a say with our working conditions. Most of us do not like the union stances. This being one!
Have we organized a TAXPAYER'S UNION yet? If not, we NEED to. We can even strike for lower taxes. What an idea?
In case these liberal blood suckers have not noticed, Burger King in OC offers a 3% discount for using a kiosk instead of a human employee to take your order. Real smooth, less hassle, and CHEAPER.
It would be nice if they could put the same energy into understanding how to teach. The USofA would not be plummeting into 3rd world county education levels. Hard to believe they can't even teach kids how to write.
Whatever happened to education quality provided in a school year that ran from the Wednesday after Labor Day until the Thursday before Memorial Day? Yet these clowns claim to speak with intelligence.
An Extra capital "B" "S".
Betty and cronies, climb back under the rock to keep looking up to snake bellies.
Yet the very kids you are trying to protect use the same if not worse language and you're worried about the truth being spoken by trump.
The only garbage is your comment. I am a teacher and a republican. I teach history! I teach the constitution! I teach the preamble! I teach Declaration of Independence. That they Are given the pursuit of happiness, not given their happiness! I am so tired people who have no idea what they are talking about. Of course, there are some teachers, that are Democrats and teach that baloney. But then there are ones that teach history the way that it should be! Stop lumping all teachers!
Us members of CWA on strike against Verizon will be there to protest Trump. Another billionaire making money by not paying people a livable wage.
You all better show up and support Trump, free speech, a real america and prosperity for all. All the VD Bernietards other useful commie idiots of the ignorant left will be out numbered.
Trump has as much right to use that school auditorium as anyone else. Leave him alone- there are those of us who believe in him and want to see him as our next President and we are interested in what he has to say. If you don't want to do the same, stay home and shut up.
Shut down the union!
Here's a newsflash for the teachers union. Stephen Decatur High School or any other school is not owned by the union or it's members. The schools are COUNTY owned. So go do something useful, like play in traffic on the beltway.
Hey joe you got the conections !! Tell him he's more than welcome at Mardela Middle and High ... And it's right down the road you can be the first in the door!! As you should be ! It's a shame it's to small to host him
Teachers union are the big problem
Idiots like this (teachers associate) are the reasons students can't learn.
Someone needs to remind these idiots that it is the tax payers that pay for the building that they work in. They have no say in how it is exclusively used
The teacher,s unions are highly political and most publicly support democrats. Maybe independents and republicans should start cutting school funds until the unions wise up! Many of us are sick and tired of their brainwashing our kids.
Wrong, Trump has a right to speak and he knows his audience. Pretty wrong headed to tell someone running for President they cannot speak here.
Ditto
Get back to work!
Wonder if they would say the same thing if Bernie wanted to use the school. I love double standards..
On judiciary an Elizabeth Weller has lost a home to foreclosure and pled guilty to (DRIVING ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE) VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE. If this is Betty Weller she has no business even being anywhere near the schools. She is a very very bad example to the students and teacher alike. More so then she is accusing Trump of. Her actions could have killed someone!
8:16 Where were you when Obama was campaigning 3 years ago?
As a former history teacher, I resent you saying all teachers are Democrat and don't teach. I am a Repuplican as are quite a few teachers. I do not support the union in this endeavor. In fact I disagreed with the union quite a bit. Stop lumping all teachers together.
Let me guess is Betty in Baltimore or P.G. does anyone know. Its like college kids saying chalkings of Trump support is an act of terrorism. Sadly these same kids will be the future. No logic and no back bone. I think the teachers are doing the best they can have you spent ten minutes in a high school hall way. No thug left behind has created a zoo like atmosphere. Libtrads are weak and ruining a great country. If you haven't guessed I am voting Trump. In reality I am not sure what he or any other person can do with the house or senate. Two term limits need to be in place.
1st of all, it's not a union but an association! They are only out for themselves! If it was Clinton or Sanders, would they feel the same? Nope! They need to mind their business!
And yet, students get away with it ALL THE TIME! Where's Betty on that?
Agreed! A teacher!
Democrats!
You should leave it anyway! It does nothing for you!
Amen!
MSEA sucks and Betty Weller is a big reason the schools in Maryland suck also. The union is a moneymaker for the libtards in Maryland. Other than supporting hillary, they don't do much else besides taking a lot of teachers money off of the shore and giving to liberal politicians.
They won't let yeachers teach!
Verizon sucks anyway!
True!
So let me get this straight. The Teachers who teach the first amendment are attempting to shut down the first amendment rights of another person who has done absolutely nothing to them on any personal or impersonal level. Look at the morons teaching today's youth and you wonder why we live in a world full of misfits and idiots.
Hey betty why not worry about the punk student at Parkside that threatened Trump ? idiot.
He wants to do away with common core and put education into the local level's jurisdiction again. Given this insanity, he might want to rethink that one.
They need to be abolished. Wasn't it the Worcester teachers that did that temper tantrum walk out last spring? Idiots. They should have all been fired.
Thank you. The frigging taxpayers pay for that school so it's really none of your business so butt out. You don't want to see Trump then don't go. Really that stupid simple. You get another day off why complain about it. You're getting paid to NOT be there. So don't be there.
Shut up Betty. You're the major problem. Our school system is a failure at best and it's all because of the liberal unions. YES, Betty YOU!!! Bring in Mr. Trump and let him tell the Truth. What a concept...Truth. Why on earth are you afraid of truth; afraid it makes you look bad and you may lose your job???? Oh happy day.
To 7:48pm
Your statement reflects a teacher with thin skin. Apparently, you have an issue with criticism. Your response is one of the reasons why teachers are alienating the public. Stay positive and fight the democrats.
9:41... You think getting rid of common core is insane? Common core is the worst thing to happen to education in years! Teachers hate it, students hate it, and parents hate it. I can no longer help my kids with homework because I try and teach the easy way to get the answer!
Bye Bye Bernie lolol.
I don't care who goes. I'm going for ME trump 2016
To 7:53pm
Just another greedy union member. Your not wanted in Berlin and we do not care about your strike.
Taxpayers pay the salary of the MSP and Sheriffs but that ain't gonna get you out of a ticket, DUI or illegal search!
9:44... school is not cancelled that day as far as I know so teachers do not get the day off. Just for your information...
"Donald Trump and his divisive, fear-mongering rhetoric have no place in the halls of Maryland's public schools," Maryland State Education Association president Betty Weller said in a statement. "Trump's eagerness to bully minorities would be unacceptable if it came from any of our students."
Weller sounds like a piece of work. Teachers union, now that's a real hall of justice. Lol
Call or FAX Weller and give her HELL:
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poor Bernie is Done.lol
You didn't have to join the Union liar.
According to a reply above ... They do. The reply States they're Republican and teach real history. Some Democratic teachers teach that baloney.... So which is it?
All unions need to be disbanded!
Teachers don't teach about the amendments any longer. Ask these kids about history and rights. They're clueless. Even the 4.0 GPA kids have no idea. Amazes me how a kid can get GPA 'S that high and be so stupid.
So let me get this right. They allow Muslim oriented classes at night. They have special classes at night for Haitian immigrants. They have special buildings just for thugs they will not suspend. They allow Churches to hold Gospel Concerts. In Wicomico one Principal has rainbow art and flags throughout her office. Yet we might offend someone by letting the Republican front runner speak. So who does get the nod Ms. Weller. Who decides who speaks after hours. What is American about your actions. I have a feeling your presidency will be short lived. Your bigotry is only over shadowed by your hypocrisy.
I never realized just how bigoted the education system has become. My children attended private school and it was not easy for my family to afford this. They both graduated from private colleges. I see we made the right decision. I have no idea who my children will vote for that is their choice. They should be allowed to hear what all the candidates have to say and not who you choose because of your political beliefs.
Liberals are ruining this country more every day. I was a skeptic of Trump but know now I will vote for this man because the left fears him so much. We need a little balance in this country that has fallen back to the 1950's thanks to the liberal agenda. If you libtards have not figured it out your agenda failed with dire consequences attached.
All the democrats did was create a super under class that remind me of cattle at feeding time. Instead of educating and building up the bottom you just trashed it. When those at the bottom realize free is just controlled slavery you will find your way out regardless of color or religion. Sadly the media has glamourized thugs with gold ropes pouring 1500 dollar bottles of champagne on watches. The mark of a man is his actions and not the color of a rag or cap. The poor will remain poor as long as they allow themselves to by the liberal hype.
Sick of Liberals in Delmar
You are some kinda slow good thing you will qualify for a free lawyer that I pay for.
I work for the BOE and this is why membership is so low. Get a clue!
Hard to believe that teachers that are supposed to be educated will spend more than $600 a year to support an idiot like Betty weller. Watch your money leave the shore and go directly into liberal pockets.
Wish the teachers and the union would care this much about the crap that happens during school hours.
Get your letter ready. WCEA has a group going to protest as requested by MSEA. This is why I left the union. They shove their political crap down our throats and never address the true problems!
Some counties DO force teachers to pay and join even though they are not members. It's called Fair Share Fees so you can shut up now 12:32!
Betty Weller and her mafia union organization is also guilty of allowing the embezzlement of dues money in Worcester County and breaking and entering into the local Wicomico County union office when they were talking about severing ties with the MSEA. Betty Weller, you are disgusting!!!
Betty Weller is the President of the Maryland teachers union which is located in Annapolis. She is from Kent County. Her name is in the election ballot this year to serve at the Democratic Convention. Please don't vote for her.
Teacher associations ARE unions. Please let that sink in your head.
Wicomico teachers send them over $500,000 EVERY YEAR! And they wonder why people think they are stupid. Wake up teachers!
It's pathetic that the teacher members of the union really have no say over what the union says on their behalf, as if the words are the teachers' own.
The decision is made by a very small number of officers and senior reps within the union, not by asking the teachers themselves what they think.
Sounds like the teachers may need someone like the F.O.P. looking out for them. This lady has bumped her liberal head
So the teachers' union is trying to keep an American presidential candidate and voters from their freedom to assemble peaceably. Liberals have gone too far and the anti-Trump crowd is who is inciting trouble at these rallies. Not those who want to hear what Trump says.
Teachers are absolutely stupid for letting the union tell them what to do. And they PAY for it. This is why our schools are failing. And I am a teacher.
I'm a CWA member, and I will be there in support of Trump.
Bernie Sanders...a SOCIALIST...is the last thing the middle class needs. We pay enough in taxes now, to support a whole lot of people who don't even work. He wants to take from the working class and expand the welfare class...in other words, spread poverty. While the elite, such as him, retain their power and true privilege.
At least Trump is very much against offshoring American jobs. Verizon wants to "consolidate" (i.e. CLOSE) call centers and route the calls to Mexico and the Phillipines. He isn't perfect, but he's not selling out American workers like Obama has.
Nope.
First off, let me be clear that I separate the union from the individual teachers, many of whom would not even be part of the union if they didn't have to be. Having said that, FORNICATE THE UNION! The union doesn't give two excrements about education or your children. They are all about power, influence, and money, mainly theirs. They are also well known to be against Republicans in general and Donald Trump in particular. They would be against anything he wanted to say or do anywhere.
Exactly! Just like the Verizon union workers, most of which are outraged at the open pandering and financial support of Democrats who make the right noises "defending the American worker" at election time. Of course they are nowhere to be found when there are real issues to address.
I'm concerned that that could be her on case search w/the drinking and possibly driving issue. This Weller has a Chestertown address. If this is the Weller in question then she is the worst possible example to anyone including her own children if she has any.
She does live in the Chestertown area in Kent County.
Left the WCEA teachers union a few years ago. They don't do ANYTHING!!!! I was highly offended by their political views and derogatory comments that came out of their mouths. Teachers in Wicomico were constantly being called racist by the union officials. right Jackie Harris? Yeah Jackie it was you. And please don't try your Fair Share crap by forcing the educators here in Wicomico to pay mandatory fees. We will beat you down so hard you will never come back to the Eastern Shore. Got that Betty?
Agreed, 7:48. Not al teachers recite the revisionist fictionalization of history the leftists love to promote.
Look up the difference between "union shop" and "closed shop". The laws vary state to state.
Here in Maryland, you don't have to join the union but you still pay "dues equivalent". If you choose to work there, you are still receiving all the same benefits as union members. A "Right To Work For Less" state does not require non-members to pay their share towards the costs of collective bargaining. And those states, average wage is lower.
If you don't want to be a member of a union, don't take a job in a union shop. Don't demand OTHER people give up their RIGHT to organize, because it won't get you anywhere.
7:53 isn't greedy, just misguided and uninformed. Unless you yourself are willing to roll over and take a net pay cut just because your employer is promising bigger dividends to its shareholders, you have no right to call anyone else "greedy".
Guess teachers like Common Core. That way they don't have to think about the garbage they're teaching. All they have to do is follow the formula. Such a bunch of lazy babysitters. God forbid they have to do something like compose a lesson plan or teach kids the REAL facts rather than fabricated BS.
So 12:05, someone shouldn't pursue their desired career if they don't want to pay a union? No wonder there are only a few quality teachers left in the profession. All of the qualified people are just too smart to involve themselves in paying a corrupt union. Excellent, skilled professionals shouldn't be discouraged from a job just because they don't want to join a union.
Love to see when unions do not get their way.
Why would you be unhappy when other workers manage to hang on to the middle class standard of living they have worked all their lives for? Do you cheer when the 1% pries another chunk of national prosperity out of the pockets of the middle and lower classes?
How long do you think your own job is going to last, with disposable income steadily leached out of the economy, into tax shelters and offshore accounts of the "investor class"?
Well 6:28, i can answer all of your questions with just 2 words, Donald Trump!
That way they get the world handed to them for being worthless and criminals. Just like the F.O.P ! Sure let me Rep the teachers. Why not have more government employees steal the peoples money!
Not one of you teachers have to join the Union. Pay in yes. But not join. Please quit saying you had to. We aren't your stupid students. We know the truth. You all joined. Jumped on the pay raise band wagon. Doing so has made you just as liable as this Union President. Jet example of not getting your cake and eating it to. Time you oust your Union President if what you say is true. But it is not. You love her and stand by her. Your not fooling me or any other person with common sense.
This is quite humorous - I see that their efforts produce results as Mr. Trump went running from the shore - small minds....
And the Board controls the A/C and heat in the school.The Board decided to play God Almighty and allow it to be raging hot in the gym where our next President was speaking.On the day following the speech the Board was scrambling because they knew they had been found out.They should have cranked up the A/C hours before he arrived.There is no excuse for their attitude.
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