Who is to gain by Cleveland union's prying? Sun News editorial

One would think the president of the Cleveland Teachers Union would have plenty to focus his attention on ? the beginning of the new year, improving test scores, implementing state-mandated changes, etc.

That?s what makes it somewhat curious that David Quolke has apparently decided instead to continue to pursue legal action over something we thought had been left to the past. Yet more than two months after the end to a divisive and bitter teachers strike in the Strongsville City Schools, the union is apparently continuing a lawsuit to acquire names, phone numbers and other information about those employed as substitutes during the strike.

What?s to be gained?

The strike is, to be sure, a chapter in the district?s history most would like to forget. Reviewing it recalls images that did not reflect the schools or the city in the best light. The Strongsville schools community, to its credit, appears committed to moving forward. It?s not clear why others won?t do the same.

Whether the information is public record, which the union is legally entitled to, remains a matter of dispute. But even if it is determined to be such, it stands to reason that information such as payroll data, home and cell phone numbers and home addresses isn?t going to be used to put those individuals on a mailing list for the union newsletter. And no other constructive motive is readily apparent. Let?s focus on the future, on the students ? in Strongsville, Cleveland and elsewhere ? and let the bitterness of the past remain there.

This is our opinion, what about yours?

We encourage readers to submit signed letters to the editor that are brief, typewritten and double-spaced. Deadline for letters is noon Monday.

A phone number must be included for verification purposes. Letters must be signed and we reserve the right to edit all letters. Mail or deliver letters and comments to Mark Morilak c/o Sun Star-Courier, 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway, Valley View, OH 44125 or email them to mmorilak@sunnews.com.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/strongsville/index.ssf/2013/07/who_is_to_gain_by_cleveland_un.html

Romina Puga Red Wedding The Fosters game of thrones michael douglas Tnt Nba.com