mr. flynn, assuredly the gold standard in san francisco. thank you for what you have done, and my immediate predecessor, let us with a great deal of compassion and dignity through some extremely difficult times over the past several years. thank you for being with us. was it over the course of the last hundred years, and unique as a perverse workforce, forged by women and men as innovation and dedication, as reflected the melting pot of cultures that make up our very vibrant city. throughout this centennial year, we're taking moments like this to look back at the first 100 years. our transit system is like none other in the world, to celebrate where we have been and where we plan to go in the future. muni was a contributions to san francisco will continue to do and very challenging times. tomorrow, and unique, and the entire and she returned to the task of increasing mobility options -- muni and the entire mta return to the task of the increasing mobility options. the intrepid spirit of the people of san francisco epitomizes the city's muni

richard trumka demanded karen flynn's resignation and he would like to see the president state that mr. flynn should resign. he said he also wants the president to call for it, that would create a bit of chaos, a bit of a stir in washington if that happens. what did you hear? >> i of his discussion of wisconsin was interesting in that he kept wanting to downplay what the results there might mean. he says it is a possibility that scott walker could prevail despite the tens of millions of dollars being thrown at him by the unions. the conventional view is that if scott walker wins, that is a huge setback labor union. pay also seemed to downplay what it would mean about the public opinion about labor unions. it may and bold and several other politicians in other states to take on labor and take on a collective bargaining. he said it would not but many people -- many people believe it would. >> did you get a real sense of the relative -- of the role of unions? said of the health care law is overturned, it could set things in motion? what if that doesn't come to pass? >> they are relevant and the

flynn. >> good evening, buenas noches. it is mroe than -- more than a privilege, it is my honor. i am so pleased to present this award. mr. roberts is not as a dedicated teacher, he is a teacher by heart, he has professional qualities that cannot be described. go into his classroom and you see how seem less the transitions are in the classroom. children are talking to each other when the teacher says it is time to talk to your partner right now. they know who is their partner. intentionally delivering the type of instruction that challenges students, but also nurtures them. i consider myself a good teacher, but i haven't seen the teacher that addresses the classroom and the families in the way that mr. robertson does. he is really concerned about the children that will not have those type of opportunities outside the school. the children that did not have access to libraries, to resources. he really made sure that in the classroom, they will have the support that they need. and every single time, he is reminding us that it is about equity. every month, he goes to treasure island to teach the children. during the summer,