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Originally Posted by The Big Chill
Just my speculation, but it seems like the sides are close, but it’s going to be a nasty situation anyway. I think something like 2-3 percent over four years would be enough to agree on the wages, and a pinky swear of adding 4-5000 teachers would get a deal done. But I don’t think Smith will budge at all unless public pressure gets to her.
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I don't get why they're so hell bent on the 12% number... I mean they're willing to put extra money into the grids and grades... a dollar is a dollar, what difference does it make whether it comes out of the left pocket or the right pocket? I think the pay part can get sorted out reasonably amicably it's the other stuff that I think will be harder.
We need more teachers and more EA's above attrition replacement. Smith and Horner going on about how they had 3000 in their offer is disingenuous... it sounds like a big number but if you consider how many schools there are it's like 1 or 2 per school. Class size cap and contractual obligation to build new schools faster please.