Teachers Protest Principal Iris Blige at Fordham High School for the Arts

Sometimes, the yo-yo principals who emerge from under the rocks at Tweed go too far. The UFT got the permits and will brag about their support. But as we are seeing around the city teachers are beginning to take action. Expect to see a lot more of this as teachers get fed up. And maybe Fordham U should be taken to task for the use of its name if is it officially associated with the school for supporting union busting.

RALLY FOR JUSTICE -- RALLY FOR JUSTICE

Fordham High School for the Arts

The principal at this school, Iris Blige, is abusive, arrogant, and disrespectful of teachers. She has framed several teachers that for some reasons made her angry. One teacher has been completely devastated by Bilge’s abuse and the way Blige framed her to get rid of her. On Friday, February 13, 2009, teachers all wore black to stand in solidarity with this teacher. The situation has gotten so bad everyone is now ready to walk out. Two chapter leaders resigned because they claim that they couldn't deal with her. Blige said "the school was too small for any kind of union presence."

Join us to protest the unfounded removal of yet another teacher by Principal Iris Blige!

Demand the immediate return of Raqnel James to the classroom!

Protest Chancellor Klein's support of abusive principals!

Fight against Klein's support for principals who make false allegations!

Speak out against principals who are retaliatory and intimidating!

Schools need quality principals and real leadership!

Where: ROOSEVELT CAMPUS
500 East Fordham Road, Bronx (across the street from Fordham University)
When: Friday, March 13 , 2009
Time 4 p.m.

Directions:
Trains: No. 4 to Fordham Road then the #12 to the school, or D to Fordham Road then the 12 or 22 to the school. (Catch this bus on Valentine Avenue).

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