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meford4u,Mar 7 2006, 09:08 AM Wrote:whoah, back it up a bit here.
Do you know why they are on strike?
It's not for money, it's not for time off, it's not for increased benefits.
It's all about classroom size.
Not exactly a topic that you can throw back at the union and say they are greedy.
And I don't believe in Canada you can sue and get a lot of $$$ for mental anguish.

Let's hope not, but in the meantime, go out and get a job.
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Yes I do know ... they want a lighter workload (a.k.a. smaller class size) which they claiim will result in "a better learning experience." That's a quote from a union leader - please note that it doesn't say a better education - just a better experience.

If the union was really intent on improving education, the first thing they would do is keep the kids in school. Their actions speak louder than their rhetoric, so if you're implying that the teachers are only striking for better education you need to add a third dimension to your thinking - this has nothing to do with the quality of the education the kids are now not getting.

And they should get a job!? This from a guy whose own job is gone for a while? They shouldn't have to get a job - they're students for fawks sake and they should be in school - and there's just one group that is withdrawing their services to make that impossible.