The 135th Carnival of Education is up at The Wonks. This edition has a good mix of policy, teaching, stories and a few more higher education submissions than last week.
When you’re done peeping the Carnival, give some time to the video showcasing Danielle Cookson’s plight with the United Food and Commercial Workers [UFCW] union. They’re attempting to force Cookson, an employee of Albertson’s, to join and contribute union dues [$30/month and an $80 initiation fee]. She’s fighting back hard.
Why am I highlighting her story?
Danielle is 16 years old and took a part-time job at Albertson’s to save money for college. She understands the role of a union and knows that a portion of union dues goes to support collective bargaining that benefits her and others like her. When she offered to pay that portion, the UFCW said no. In short, they advised that she weigh two options: full dues vs. no job.
Danielle’s response was, “They just want my money.” She’s right, and the National Labor Relations Board will likely agree.
Watch the video of Danielle’s news coverage [RSS readers, click here to watch the video]:
Here’s one girl who won’t struggle to choose a personal statement topic come college application time.
Top tier schools, are you watching? You may want to poke the name ‘Danielle Cookson’ into your Blackberries. I sense a few leadership qualities that are a bit more impressive than ye olde Student Council credential. If her academics are even a fraction of her will, you want this girl matriculating.
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cagey 05.18.10 at 3:26 am
I hope this girl and her family SUE THE PANTS off the union thugs!