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Originally Posted by IliketoPuck
Agreed. This is happening throughout the private sector. However, in the private sector, have you received raises of 0%, 0%, and 2% over the past three years while receiving outstanding performance reviews? What about bonuses? Flex days? I assume you understand how inflation erodes purchasing power.
So you should not be compensated for time worked in excess of your contractual obligations? Got it.
You should also be expected to subsidize the education program with your after tax dollars? Got it.
Private sector employees are also guaranteed vacations, sick days, flex days. If a teacher needs a sub, they have to pay for it out of their pocket. How often to you think a teacher gets sick during a year because of working with children?
Inform yourself of the actual facts. A simple "yes" is ignorant.
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Private Sector Employees are not necessarily guaranteed sick days, flex days, Pensions plans, Health or Dental plans or even EI in the case of layoff or maternity (Contract Workers).
The Private Sector is also larger than just Downtown Oil and Gas. Not everyone has seen the same large wage growth through the boom either. My father, being in the airline industry, as often joked that his lifestyle wouldn't change much when he retires because he has already been living on a fixed income for years (cost of living increases only came in in recent years for him).
I personally think Teachers are well compensated when you take into account the full benefits, pay and number of teachers available looking for those positions.