Teachers in Denver protesting for better pay

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Denver teachers have gone on strike Monday after failing to reach a deal with administrators on pay. VelshiRuhle talk to a teacher about her financial struggles, including renting out her apartment for income and having to sleep in her car.

 

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hardball VelshiRuhle So...let’s go skiing !! Woo hoo !! Play day !!

hardball VelshiRuhle Go Denver teachers! This former resident supports you.

VelshiRuhle Aren't they earning over 50,000 a year ? Off for Winter break , Spring break , Summer vacation , all holidays and weekends plus benefits . Also another income in the house possibly . Where's the Beef ?

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VelshiRuhle Here’s a new idea if you can’t afford where your living MOVE! I would love to live in manhattan but guess what I can’t afford it so I don’t

VelshiRuhle Maybe they should throw some of that pot money into education

VelshiRuhle Most underpaid profession.

VelshiRuhle Cue the ‘teachers are selfish’ comments...

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