Maryland Teachers Union Backs Gambling Expansion in The State

A November slot referendum took a big step towards being realized on Friday night in Maryland. The state teachers union took a vote on whether to support the referendum.

Before they took the vote they were warned by Senate President Thomas V. Miller about the dangers of not supporting the referendum. The state is facing budget cuts, and the teachers could be negatively affected without the slot referendum passing.

They must have heeded the warning. On Friday the union voted in favor of supporting the referendum. "Because of our state's precarious fiscal outlook, if this referendum fails, students, teachers, and support staff will be left with outdated facilities, larger classes, outdated textbooks and shortages of materials," said Teachers association President Clara Floyd.

It is clear that the union is desperate to save their teachers jobs. They have now followed the lead of politicians in certain states. When things get tough financially, turn to gambling to bail out the system.

"Although this referendum is a necessary component to curing our state's long term fiscal woes, it is not sufficient. MSTA will continue to advocate strongly for other progressive and sustainable revenue alternatives to provide adequate funding for public education," said Floyd.

March 15, 2008
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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