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Show 141 consider such seriously differences between on a merger because of supposed philosophic the two groups and because of the AFT insistence AFL-CIO affiliation. Presently, the NEA has formed coalition a with other AFL-CIO affiliated groups and has also adopted the union philosophy ences to the extent that there are few between the AFT and the NEA. distinguishable differ Yet, there is still no merger, which may indicate that individuals who have power and influence in each organization do not want to lose that power. If the criteria of are professionalism presented accepted, it is ironic that the union in Chapter III movement did more to pro fessionalize the teaching occupation than the so-called professional movement itself. generally spoke of their unions with disdain but "professionalism. have been been Prior to the 1960's, the NEA-Affiliate adopted by 'I abandoned its original adopting power to teachers. the union model goal of furthering the However, school boards with the NEA assessment of itself., across cause it has not of public the nation have disagreed They have contended that the is not consistent with the control of education which ought to be concepts of lay and local a part of public education. They have also claimed that the union kind of behavior does represent what students in the schools ought any rate, have lost on the NEA-Affiliate movement because they have The NEA claims that in union model prided themselves Yet, union-style tactics and methods judged instrumental in delivering education. spokesmen the teacher movement, has power in the struggle gained The to be exposed not to. power and the boards attending arguments have At |
