Funny

This article details the trials and travails of unions facing layoffs. The most interesting parts were

Cochran said the MNEA gave its MPSO members a paid work day Aug. 28 to work on the issues as a union.

and

Cochran said the current employee benefits package includes up to 25 vacation days, 25 compensation days, five personal days, religious and bereavement leave and up to an $80,000 salary.

Cochran said she believed the employees receive a good contract. She added that half of the MPSO members are at the top of the MNEA's salary schedule.

which seems like quite a bit of money to jeopardize by striking.