October 6 - So it Begins - The Alberta Teacher Strike
So folks,
It start tomorrow and I figured it should be separated out of the Alberta Politics thread to avoid inundating htat thread with teacher strike talk. I for one and am happy to see the support for the teachers in Alberta. I know views are divided on CP as to why the strike is happening and why it shouldn't.
However, after the rallies yesterday and the outpour of support from small businesses and larger businesses for the teacehrs of Alberta I am hopeful, for the first time in a long time. However, I carry a lot of doubt that this government will do what is right.
It is my guess that they will use this to catapult their desire for the further privatization of education. Now anyone who has seen me post here knows that I have no love for our union and believe the school boards could be far better fiscally managed. This aside, the world of education as it manifests in Alberta is in dire straights and hte teachers are taking as tand for your and our kids.
I wish them all the best and I hope that cooler minds prevail and a solid result is achieved to help our students.
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