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Around here everyone is in the union, but the union doesn't protect teachers for maltreatment of kids or **** ups. If you screw up royally or do something that would put them in a bad light in front of the administration, you are on your own and you will be told as much by the union reps. The union works closely with the Principals and Superintendent and they discuss any particular situation as it arises and figure out how best to proceed. If the teacher clearly is in the wrong, the union steps aside and lets the administrators dole out the punishment they see fit. They don't protect ****** teachers and ****** people. This set up makes teachers accountable for every one of their actions, so they tread very carefully in the classroom.Again, it depends on where you are. Try that here and you'll be fired and probably prosecuted. The unions here are weak. They'll help you get a lawyer. But other than that you are on your own. Most teachers here aren't even in the union.