Union head should offer constructive, realistic ideas
Editor, Townsman:
Tom Meyers is right that Andover should save school custodians' jobs. If only he were equally concerned with saving the jobs of his fellow teachers.
The question is, how would Andover fund this noble effort?¬ A Proposition 2 1/2 override is not a viable option.¬ Many Andover residents themselves have experienced job losses or salary cuts and are not likely nor should they be asked to abide increased taxes for fewer or the same services.
I have an idea.¬ Rather than insist on raises that no one in the private sector is getting this year - indeed, most of us feel fortunate simply to have jobs - employees who reap the benefit of the school custodians' hard work could agree to forego their raises to save these jobs. Oh, wait.¬ Meyers already made sure that would not happen. Then perhaps he could offer some constructive, realistic and non-self-serving ideas on how Andover should meet its untenable budgetary demands?
Tracey E. Spruce
23 Woodhaven Drive
