johnnybluenose
Well-Known Member
I know we're big boys and can have decent debates/conversations on these topics. I also know a great many school teachers that play soccer. I'd like to hear from them.
I have some friends that are teachers. I'd say out of the 10 or so I know like 7-8 of them seem to be well versed on the topic and aren't just gobbling up the propaganda from the BCTF. They are actually a lot choked at some of the demands being made by BCTF, rather than BCTF going out and getting things done on the real issues like class size/composition/support help for special needs/speech/psyche etc.
I don't support the strike, nor do I support the teachers getting a 15% increase or 2 weeks for bereavement. I do support them on other matters and wish the govt would be able to collectively bargain with the BCTF, but the BCTF isn't making it easy from where I sit and see what's happening. I feel like the strike is only hurting the kids and the BCTF's image in the court of public opinion. The Govt has said it's not going to blink on net-0 so why the strike?
I feel like teachers could do a lot better if they either gave the BCTF and their hyper-politicized leaders the boot or decertified and started to bargain locally and directly with Districts or the Govt based on CBA's for Districts.
All political parties of all Stripes have fought many MANY battles with the BCTF. the common thread in these wars is the BCTF. HEU, Cupe and many other unions have agreed (happy or otherwise) to Net-0. What makes the BCTF so special?
saw this as a bit much, but interesting nonetheless: Government needs to get tough, BCTF needs to stop bullying
I have some friends that are teachers. I'd say out of the 10 or so I know like 7-8 of them seem to be well versed on the topic and aren't just gobbling up the propaganda from the BCTF. They are actually a lot choked at some of the demands being made by BCTF, rather than BCTF going out and getting things done on the real issues like class size/composition/support help for special needs/speech/psyche etc.
I don't support the strike, nor do I support the teachers getting a 15% increase or 2 weeks for bereavement. I do support them on other matters and wish the govt would be able to collectively bargain with the BCTF, but the BCTF isn't making it easy from where I sit and see what's happening. I feel like the strike is only hurting the kids and the BCTF's image in the court of public opinion. The Govt has said it's not going to blink on net-0 so why the strike?
I feel like teachers could do a lot better if they either gave the BCTF and their hyper-politicized leaders the boot or decertified and started to bargain locally and directly with Districts or the Govt based on CBA's for Districts.
All political parties of all Stripes have fought many MANY battles with the BCTF. the common thread in these wars is the BCTF. HEU, Cupe and many other unions have agreed (happy or otherwise) to Net-0. What makes the BCTF so special?
saw this as a bit much, but interesting nonetheless: Government needs to get tough, BCTF needs to stop bullying