I hope that by this point everyone has been able to find childcare arrangements for the next 3 days. We have each other as a resource as well - this is an opportunity for community building!
Please, take a few minutes to read the following analysis of the fiscal situation of BC as it relates to public sector unions and also the BCTF message to parents:
http://www.policynote.ca/bc-isnt-broke-putting-teacher-bargaining-in-perspective/
http://www.bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/Parents/FairDealFlyer.pdf
This is a very difficult situation for all of us. However, it is very important to support our teachers as they try to make a LOUDER statement about the state of our K-12 system.
I encourage you to read Bill 22 posted below.
It is not only trying to take away any tools teachers have to try to push negotiations along. More importantly it strips away all limits on class size and composition that were still left in place, e.g. teachers were supposed to be at least consulted, if class size was to be exceeded or more special learners were to be included. If this bill is passed, our kids will see worsening of class conditions with no hope for change till 2013.
Contact your MLA and the education minister to let them know what you think of this bill. The government had a chance to enact the bill on Thursday, which would have made teachers' strike illegal and therefore would have cancelled it but they chose not to as their tactic to try to upset the electorate and turn it against the teachers.
In solidarity with our K-12 teachers,
Jana Ronne
(Julian and Maja's mom)
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