On May 9, the D-11 teachers union, the Colorado Springs Education Association (CSEA), voted to authorize a one-day strike for the upcoming fall. As an 18-year D-11 business teacher and former CSEA negotiating spokesman, I oppose this strike, and I oppose the partisan political activism that now dominates the union. I’ve dedicated nearly two decades to this district and have sought opportunities to serve to help students succeed and ensure schools run effectively.