But Steen says this legal case and the release of the text is a conspiracy to stifle the reforms. How do you get people to believe you when they think that you're trying to interfere against reform? Well, I have no reason to interfere against reform. I have every reason to try to make sure that retired teachers get a good deal. We are starting to see green shoots of the seeds we've sown. Metcalf texted Steen in 2020. And even now, as Steen has turned off the board, some of the sitting members are still considering giving a deal to qed. (03:48–03:58)
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Asserts no intention to interfere with reforms and a commitment to ensuring retired teachers benefit.
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