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    Default Pay cut on the table

    Union meeting today - on the table is a 6% paycut for teachers - as all the prices around us are going up. Belt tightening time - again. Will find out details laterr as I couldn't go to the meeting.
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    Sorry to hear that MM. It is so rough everywhere!
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    Oh Maui Magic, so sorry to hear this. It sure can get tough, huh?

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    So sorry, MM.

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    I'm so sorry. Didn't they cut one day of work quite awhile back and the pay to go with it?
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    Sorry MM. I can relate.

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    Maui, I know how hard it is to live on the island. Everything is more expensive there! I'm sorry that you are being hurt by the budget crunch.....

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    Mahalo friends. Last year we had furlough days - 14 I think - no pay. Now we will be having a cut in pay and have to work the full schedule. Not that I'm complaining - I'm thankful that I have a job with benefits and the opportunity to pick up extra money teaching the severe students during the summer. No other state employees have had their salaries cut so far - they always go for the teachers and then complaing that we don't have great teachers nor good test results.
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    I'm sorry- that stinks
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    I am so sorry to hear that. Teachers don't get paid enough as it is and 6% is a huge paycut.
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    Thinking of you MM. Our district had meetings last night and are doing a lot of cutting of staff in less essential learning opportunities. Our state also hasn't decided but we may be getting 0% allowable growth. Meaning no new monies into all districts plus they are trying to take away some of our collective bargaining rights. (Health insurance issues) Very sad times. You can do it!! I know it will be hard but if anyone can do it you will.
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    so sorry to hear it I know its no consolation but its happeneing everywhere With the rise in pricesits even harder hang in there girl
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    Sorry to hear that, but it's great you have the opportunity and are willing to make extra money during the summer. Every little bit helps.
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