Dublin Teachers Association / @dtapower4all Instagram
Teachers in Dublin are criticizing the school district for outsourcing jobs they say should go to district employees just weeks before contract negotiations begin.
The Dublin Teachers Association posted several memes on their instagram on Monday calling out the district for spending more on contractors while allocating less to district employees.
Contractors are temporary workers sourced through outside agencies.
Monica Lewis is a Dublin school teacher and bargaining chair for the Teacher’s Association.
She says that contractors are bad for students because they don’t know the community and aren't as committed to student outcomes. They also take money away from DUSD employees.
Lewis said, " If you can pay an outside consultin