<p>And just a note - not all states have tenure. In Texas, we are not allowed to strike, unions are voluntary, and there is no tenure. We’re on three-year contracts in my district. There is a small step increase for each year of experience, although this is not guaranteed. As I said, with 14 years experience (beginning my 15th year in the district), I make exactly $5000 a year more than a beginning teacher.</p>