Students, parents and priests should come to aid of Milz
The following letter to the editor appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice, June 13, 2008:
Editor:
Last week I called for members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate to co-sponsor Eddie Day Pashinski’s bill that would provide labor rights for Catholic school teachers in the diocese and state. I am happy to announce that many have answered the call.
Now I am putting out another call for help. Michael Milz, who has spearheaded a campaign for justice and dignity in the diocese, has been informed by the administration that he will not be rehired at Holy Redeemer High School next year.
One wonders why this unpleasant task wasn’t carried out by the superintendent, systems director of principal.
What a brave lot they are. Shame on them.
I am calling on students to voice their dissatisfaction because they will suffer the most in late August with fewer teachers and more crowded classes.
Milz avoided involving students in the struggle, but it’s time for them to put into practice what they have been taught in social studies and religion classes concerning justice and human dignity.
Parents must now come to the aid of Milz and fellow teachers facing unemployment. Parents must think about how they would feel losing a job while fighting injustice. Many of our teachers have extended family obligations, some taking care of elderly parents or siblings.
Such people will also become victims of injustices should dedicated teachers be furloughed.
I also call upon the religious, our good sisters and priests, for assistance. You may be bound by a sense of obedience, but is that obligation binding when justice and human dignity are in question? You may be victim to the same injustice. Remember, God helps those who help themselves.
Our lay teachers must also be willing to serve as leaders, not followers. As community leaders, they must be willing to personally confront those responsible for the injustices. For if not you, then who? Remember you may be the next victim.
The good people of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania who are part of the diocese must be a part of the fight for justice and human dignity. Catholic and non-Catholic must be willing to come to the aid of victims of injustice and voice their displeasure with those responsible.
What can every person do? Write, phone, fax, e-mail and if need be confront personally the diocese’s superintendent, the systems director at Holy Redeemer High School or the director in your region, and don’t forget the principal of your school who serves as Scranton’s local administration. Put a face on these faceless people who hide behind an office door. Lastly, I ask every person to attend labor’s Rally for Justice and Human Dignity in support of the Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers this Saturday, June 14, at 1 p.m. on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre.
John Vesek
Executive Board Member
Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers
Editor:
Last week I called for members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate to co-sponsor Eddie Day Pashinski’s bill that would provide labor rights for Catholic school teachers in the diocese and state. I am happy to announce that many have answered the call.
Now I am putting out another call for help. Michael Milz, who has spearheaded a campaign for justice and dignity in the diocese, has been informed by the administration that he will not be rehired at Holy Redeemer High School next year.
One wonders why this unpleasant task wasn’t carried out by the superintendent, systems director of principal.
What a brave lot they are. Shame on them.
I am calling on students to voice their dissatisfaction because they will suffer the most in late August with fewer teachers and more crowded classes.
Milz avoided involving students in the struggle, but it’s time for them to put into practice what they have been taught in social studies and religion classes concerning justice and human dignity.
Parents must now come to the aid of Milz and fellow teachers facing unemployment. Parents must think about how they would feel losing a job while fighting injustice. Many of our teachers have extended family obligations, some taking care of elderly parents or siblings.
Such people will also become victims of injustices should dedicated teachers be furloughed.
I also call upon the religious, our good sisters and priests, for assistance. You may be bound by a sense of obedience, but is that obligation binding when justice and human dignity are in question? You may be victim to the same injustice. Remember, God helps those who help themselves.
Our lay teachers must also be willing to serve as leaders, not followers. As community leaders, they must be willing to personally confront those responsible for the injustices. For if not you, then who? Remember you may be the next victim.
The good people of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania who are part of the diocese must be a part of the fight for justice and human dignity. Catholic and non-Catholic must be willing to come to the aid of victims of injustice and voice their displeasure with those responsible.
What can every person do? Write, phone, fax, e-mail and if need be confront personally the diocese’s superintendent, the systems director at Holy Redeemer High School or the director in your region, and don’t forget the principal of your school who serves as Scranton’s local administration. Put a face on these faceless people who hide behind an office door. Lastly, I ask every person to attend labor’s Rally for Justice and Human Dignity in support of the Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers this Saturday, June 14, at 1 p.m. on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre.
John Vesek
Executive Board Member
Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers
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