He is picket captain for teachers at the State Office Building, which houses the Department of Education Maui District offices. DAY FOUR 6 a.m. The first two days many teachers looked like rookie marathon runners. Sunburned, dehydrated, blistered and flustered. Today, everyone arrives prepared and relaxed.
Fear is still present on the picket line, but it's usually disguised as laughter or anger.
In this age of technological marvels like the Internet and cell phone, striking teachers communicate primarily by rumor. The gov gave us a big, fat settlement. You're so easy. Go wave your sign at some citizens. As we walk the line, we discuss the impact of the strike on our students.