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I do not begrudge any teacher raises in pay, as well as, excellent benefits. Teachers are not volunteers, they are professionals. I wouldn't begrudge anyone who works hard, and receives said benefits and pay, whether in the private sector, or the public sector. That being said, hopefully, we will never see "Work to Rule" again. The last time the union advised teachers to "Work to Rule," resulting in many Seniors not receiving recommendation letters for college applications, this practice went on from 2002-2006, or thereabouts (I do not have the exact dates, they can be found easily found online). However, when the contract was settled in the Fall of 2006, I was relieved, my daughter was due to graduate in the Spring of 2007, and was able to benefit from some great letters written by her teachers. The Seniors, who graduated in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006, did not (although, I am sure there were a few exceptions). Of all the things that were missed out on (no comments on report cards, no field trips, no chaperoning of dances etc.) that was the toughest one for the Students and their Families. It left a lasting impression, not a good one, but a lasting one. Both parties need to come to an agreement quickly, and with a reasonable end result, so that the Students (K-12) in this City don't have to carry the weight of adults not knowing how to compromise.