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Here is the latest offer by the BC neo-liberal government. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-to-be-offered-6-year-term-on-new-contract-1.2644587 It's a six year deal. However, many obstacles remain. It's better than the ridiculous 10 year deal the government earlier proposed. The government still has a long way to go before the BCTF agrees.

I have no use for the typical ill-informed teacher basher, like you. You hate teachers and public education yet you said you send your kids to public school. The reason? Because your kids are getting a great education, and deep down it burns you that you are wrong. You feel jaded because of something that happened in your past, so you need to feel like a big-man and bash teachers. In reality, you are just a little man.

Which of my views on public education are wrong, IYHO?

And what other name did I go by on this forum? You must have some idea. If not, don't assume because you know what we say about those who assume. I'm progressive, and I am passionate about public education.

Great information on this graphic for those who are ignorant of the teacher profession. Pct, that includes you. http://awesome.good.is/transparency/web/1009/support-teachers/flat.html

Sorry, Bryan. here are some facts. Public overwhelmingly supports BCTF. Sorry to disappoint you. http://www.news1130.com/2014/05/14/bc-liberals-get-low-grades-on-education-poll/#.U3O65B8gtS8.twitter

To you and gosthacked and any of the other members who have little understanding of public education: Read this and weep, and realize you are on the wrong side. The public has no use for teacher bashers. The public has no problem paying taxes to support children in quality classrooms. The neo-libs are trying to turn the public against teachers. Too bad it's backfiring on them, as I predicted. Roughly 75% of BC residents support the BCTF and teachers. http://www.news1130.com/2014/05/14/bc-liberals-get-low-grades-on-education-poll/#.U3O65B8gtS8.twitter Sorry PCT, time for some more irrelevant teacher bashing comments from you. LOL!

There were many rallies today protesting the cuts. There are many photos out there as proof.

I see you didn't read the other links. Afraid your fallacies will be exposed, I bet.

The simple minded criticize grammar mistakes. Anyways, pro-teacher rallies are being held throughout BC. http://www.mrtimes.com/news/dozens-rally-for-education-at-mla-s-office-in-maple-ridge-1.1055287#sthash.UE0CzFiP.uxfs The neo-liberals are laying off teachers which will hurt kids the most. http://globalnews.ca/video/1323040/teacher-layoffs-friday You probably think male teachers still need to wear a suit and tie. LOL Also the neo-libs are removing environmental ed from the curricula, another travesty. http://m.thetyee.ca/News/2014/05/10/Enviro-Ed-Not-Taught/ And finally, because you lack insight, Mr. PCT, here is an article that will GREATLY help you and your narrow view of things. http://thecoalmine.wordpress.com/2014/02/16/within-and-without-the-union-prejudices-about-the-bctf/

Art teaches creativity, one of the 3 Cs of 21st Century Skills. Your ignorant comment revels how little you know. Art is beginning to get the credit it deserves and more schools, are thankfully, pushing for more art.

This is hands down winner of most ridiculous, un-informed post in history. Many teachers nowadays have Masters of Education and are not paid accordingly to their level of education. Many school districts are pushing for teachers to get their masters, Why do you think that is?

Maybe you should try educating yourself as you seem to lack insight. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/teacher-stress-is-killing-my-profession-1.789436

Teachers deal with more stress than most other people. Did you know that or do you conveniently choose to ignore that fact?

Yes, I do. Wynne is a strong leader. Hudak is weak and will do his best to damage public education in Ontario.

And you know nothing of public education.

Your knowledge of public education is at a minimum. Go talk about Dancing With the Stars or something.

Umm, who else gets competence reviews every 5 years? Doctors? Nope. Nurses? Nope. Police men and women? Nope. The Alberta Teachers' association has the best interests of kids and teachers. Tecahers who do wrong are disciplined. I think you need to get some facts before posting neo-liberal nonsense.

Problems are brewing in Alberta too. http://www.joebower.org/2014/05/9-ways-jeff-johnson-and-his-task-force.html

Chanin was not the leader of the ATF. He was leader of the NEA. Facts are important.

This is deceiving. Yes, enrollment may be down but the number of needy students is increasing. The number of students in the system who suffer from poverty because of neo-liberal policies is increasing. It's the teachers who have to deal with an increasing number of IEPs. A class of 12 today is equivalent to a class of 28 in the 70s which is what PCT bases his knowledge of public education. The number of strugling learners nowadays has skyrocketed which is resulting in a need for smaller classes and more teachers. yet the neo-libs don't want to implement common sense. The BCTF is arguing for smaller class sizes because it helps kids the most. Yes, the BCTF looks after its members, but they also care a lot about kids, all kids, not just the affluent.