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This has nothing to do with getting a raise. It has to do with reducing class sizes that will benefit all learners. The neo-libs are trying to privatize education. That would be terrible for democracy as only the rich will benefit.

Which question do you want answered? Why do you support neo-liberals who are out to destroy public education. Maybe you should go back to school and learn some social justice. You're views are of the past. and you are wrong. The Green party will support the BCTF and negotiate in good faith if they get in. The courts rules against the Liberals. What more do you need to see? The courts ruled in favor of the BCTF and from what I'm reading I'd say about 85%of the public is with the BCTF and against the neo-liberals. Also, people blame teachers for problems in public education, but the biggest problem is inequality. Also, the BCTF is reaching out to parents to tell them what is really happening. You want to believe neo-libs, then that's your problem. Read this and maybe yo will understand. http://www.bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/Parents/ParentLetterJobAction_en.pdf

Thank goodness your ignorance about teachers is a minority view. The public is very much behind BC teachers in this fight against the neo-liberal corportists.

More facts for the ignorant.

Maybe you should read this and educate yourself. http://www.bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/Parents/ParentLetterJobAction_en.pdf

You want to know why? Because the corporate driven neo-liberals continue to cut education to satisfy their corporate string pullers. You have no clue what goes on in a modern classroom. You have no idea of the high number of needy learners already in jam packed classrooms. Hell, you have no concept of 21st Century learning and the push for 21st Century Skills. BC students receive the least funding in the country while the premier sends her kids to private school. There is a neo-liberal agenda to destroy public education. The BCTF is standing up for the 99% against these corporate pigs while promoting social justice. The BCTF is a staunch supporter of public education. Public education is needed to promote democracy even though the neo-liberals are trying to destroy democracy.

You have a negative view of educators. You don't understand 21st Century Learning. Teacher Federations/Associations need to stay tough to let the public know we are being cheated, especially in BC by a neo-liberal government with a dangerous neo-liberal agenda. Educators are fighting for the middle class and that is why we have a majority of support from the public. I'm sorry you lack real world understanding.

This poster says it all.

I read your post a couple times and realize you are still stuck in the past when it comes to education. Smaller class sizes are greatly needed these days with so many struggling learners who struggle in school because their parents didn't do enough with them to prepare them. This is why we need full day kindergarten and full day Junior Kindergarten taught by trained professional education. Educators are no longer bearers of knowledge. Teachers of past decades were basically the "sage on the stage. In the 21st century educators are guides on the side facilitating discovery learning and inquiry. I guess I understand how those of you who went o school in the 70s and did nothing but drill and kill, and rote memorization of useless facts have a hard time understanding 21 century learning and the promotion of 21st century skills. the 21st century skills being focused on are: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Students no longer sit in rows by them selves; they sit in table groups where they can constantly collaborate and challenge each other. Those of you educated in the past archaic system have a hard time understanding this. You need to trust that high level education experts with extensive research have determined the 4 Cs to be crucial inn today's education. It bothers me that many of you have no idea how much better the system is now. we need smaller classes and more teachers so that the 4 Cs can be properly learned. http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/4csposter.pdf

II e I get tired of all the teacher Union bashing and teacher bashing. You wanted better benefits, fight for them. Don't cry because teachers have fought and worked hard for decent benefits.

Educators aren't violent. We expect to be treated fairly while promoting social justice.

I refer to them as a union. I like the word union. It exemplifies solidarity. Your wife, if she is a teacher is free to call it what she wants. I'll call it a union. Who are you to tell me what I can or can't call it? Federation, Association, Union....whatever, all the same. Unlike you I don't get sidetracked by trivial matters.

I can't believe how little you know. Teacher unions are beacons of democracy and strong advocates for public education and public educators. Smaller class sizes will result in better teaching environments, benefiting the kids the most. How can you be against that?

Anyone wishing to join the debate and offer support to educators and the BCTF can do so at #bced.

The union is looking out for kids and teachers. If it weren't for strong teacher unions, our school system would be pillaged by capitalist neo-liberal pigs.

This article says it all. There is a well-orchestrated attack on public education by neo-liberals. There are those who want to destroy public education. We all have a stake in this and we need to rally behind BC teachers and the BCTF to show our displeasure at the corporations and neo-liberals who are against democracy. http://www.vancourier.com/news/court-sides-with-b-c-teachers-federation-on-bargaining-1.803825

I am. But teachers in BC are being oppressed. The teachers and the union is fighting on behalf of kids and the public against powerful neo-liberals.

How are they trying to hide. The union has shown strong leadership. Courts ruled in favor of the union and teachers. What does that say about how the government is stripping bargaining rights from teachers.

How can teachers screw this up when they are the ones being oppressed?

Can't believe you said that. Classes are too big with too many special needs students thrown in regular classrooms. Please think before posting.

Maybe you need to understand how the BC neo-liberals bargained in bad faith. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/judge-grants-bcs-request-to-stay-decision-on-teachers-bargaining-pending-appeal/article17113956/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-federation-wins-2m-in-damages-from-province-1.2513211 The public is close to 90% supportive of the teachers in BC. But the teacher bashers will continue to bash ignorantly. When was the last time you were in a classroom, Tim?

There is a battle brewing in BC thanks to that provinces neo-liberal government. BC teachers are fighting for smaller class sizes while the neo-liberal government continues to attempt to slash education funding. it looks like the government is trying to force the teachers to strike. Unfortunately the teachers may have to strike. The teachers care about the kids, not the government. I am glad to hear that a majority of the public in BC is siding with the teachers and union on this serious matter. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-vote-overwhelmingly-yes-in-strike-vote-1.2563413