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ZNP Workers Moving Forward
The Springdale Sun attempted to interview ZNP workers to find out what impact the shutdown had on them, but no one wanted to talk. The Hatch Act came up. Which is odd because the Hatch Act basically preserves the right to express opinions when not on the job or acting in an official capacity while severely curtailing them when ON the job or acting in an official capacity. Makes sense, a high school teacher would be wrong to stand in front of her class and tell her students how rotten the principal was, but, at home, in her jammies, can post what she wants on facebook. Or could she still be considered, officially, a teacher? The gray area exceeds the black and white for sure. So when you see colleagues getting fired for what appears to be made up reasons and keep getting reminded about The Hatch Act, the better part is to remain silent. I can see several reasons for that — and I am absolutely guessing. In no particular order those reasons could be: 1. to keep ones job, of course 2. to continue to function because you know you are providing a valuable service as you safeguard a national treasure 3. to also safeguard and enhance the experience of fellow citizens who are enjoying that national treasure and 4. to express a sense of hope and optimism for the future.
In any case, dear Zion National Park workers, we know we don’t know all that you went through. But we do know it wasn’t easy and we know that you triumphed. Thank you. We also know the future is uncertain and hurdles remain.
Friday, Nov 21, 4-7 pm, at the CCC is a Community Potluck to benefit ZNP employees. What got out of sync with the shutdown won’t be fixed immediately out of the gate. So if you cannot attend the fundraiser because you are out of town, or out of time, or out of sorts, but still want to contribute out of pocket, out of the goodness of your heart, you would be out of your mind not to check out Zion Forever Project; <https://www.zionpark.org/> . Outstanding.
