Teachers have been facing a lot of resistence in their contract negotiations in provinces across Canada. Right now, in Ontario, elementary teachers are being threatened with their pay being docked if they continue to work to rule . Working to rule is now being noticed by the school community because the extra work teachers take on makes the school a better place. As the negotiations heat up, there will be a lot of misinformation about teachers that will be bandied about.
It is important to remember what teachers do. This blog allows teachers to communicate with each other and gives us a glimpse into what they face and their work. Reading through the blog posts is an eye opener and reminds us why teachers are so important and need our support.
Then send Premier Wynne a message letting her know that you want her to support teachers as the Ontario government and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association go into bargaining.