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Teacher Union President, AJ Duffy, Arrested*
AJ Duffy in cuffs before being put on an LAPD bus | via UTLA's Twitter
AJ Duffy in cuffs before being put on an LAPD bus | via UTLA's Twitter
Among the arrested LAUSD teachers just a few minutes ago, United Teachers of Los Angeles union leader AJ Duffy has been arrested, according to KNX1070.
To that, one teacher told us "Good! He needs to get back in his peeps' good graces. They all called him a pussy when he told the strikers to hold off."
Others wonder if this actually hurts teacher's cause instead of helping it. And do the kids lose out the most here or not?
Earlier Today
- Teachers Holding Sit-In in the Middle of 4th Street
- Despite Judge's Orders, Some Teachers Walk Out Anyway
Arrested teachers moved to an LAPD bus | Via UTLA's Twitter
*denotes updated post
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