October 6 - So it Begins - The Alberta Teacher Strike

[Ashartus]

Originally Posted by Looch City

I'm excited to see whose UCP husband/wife/friend is on this "Task Force" lol.

Of course at the end of it all, there's this final grift opportunity tacked on as well.

Just a giant giant #### you.

I just assumed Preston Manning would be leading it.

[Fuzz]

https://bsky.app/profile/thebreakdow.../3m4ag76tcw22c

I think these are the facts the public needs to have hammered into them over and over. This government just used the notwithstanding clause to force through the worst education policy in Canada. That's their long term plan. Be the worst.

#### you, UCP. You are welcome to be the worst in Canada, but do it on your own. Albertans don't want to join you.

[calf]

I've emailed my MLA twice in my adult life. Both times in the last 4 weeks. Also signed up to volunteer for my local NDP constituency.

[Point Blank]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

https://bsky.app/profile/thebreakdow.../3m4ag76tcw22c

I think these are the facts the public needs to have hammered into them over and over. This government just used the notwithstanding clause to force through the worst education policy in Canada. That's their long term plan. Be the worst.

#### you, UCP. You are welcome to be the worst in Canada, but do it on your own. Albertans don't want to join you.

I agree with everything you said except the last sentence. Albertans saw the ####show that happened in UCP’s first term and was like “yes I think I’ll have more of that please.”

This is about as face eating leopards as a party can get and Albertans chose this, because they had theirs and therefore, no one else can.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Ashartus

I just assumed Preston Manning would be leading it.

It’s 2025 and the role has something to do with child welfare so the conservative move would be more likely to appoint a high profile sex offender.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Point Blank

I agree with everything you said except the last sentence. Albertans saw the ####show that happened in UCP’s first term and was like “yes I think I’ll have more of that please.”

This is about as face eating leopards as a party can get and Albertans chose this, because they had theirs and therefore, no one else can.

Ya, that last bit was just wishful thinking before my brain woke up.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Ashartus

I don't know how any UCP MLA could have listened to Nenshi's speech and then still vote for Bill 2 and look in the mirror afterwards.


My son, who is in Grade 12, in the middle of university applications for competitive programs that mean he needs to do really well this year, and therefore one of those most affected by the strike, says he is participating in the planned student walkout because he strongly believes what the UCP are doing is wrong.

We need more of this. Kids are now going back to something that is 10x worse than it was before all of this (and that is saying something). I have heard it first hand that more than just a few teachers are done after this and many will either pack it in over the coming weeks or do so at the end of the year. The crumbling system could entirely collapse by the new year due to lack of teachers, lack of morale or willingness to go the extra mile any longer.

Teachers will not be doing anything beyond what is contractually obliged anymore in order to stop propping up a system that fully devalues them and squashes their rights. Worse, the precedent is now set for this government and others to just squash any debate they don't like and fully get away with it unless action is strong and united.

I'm cautiously optimistic that the Alberta Unions will absolutely shut this province down in response on Wednesday, but given that shrew took off to the middle east, I doubt she even cares.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by ooogabooga

Spineless cowards in my opinion but, given their actions I shouldn’t have expected that any of them would have a spine.

I don't know what's worse in all of this. The gaslighting that they have been trying to bargain at all and find a path to a deal, or watching them all smugly sit acting like they are stepping in to save the children when they could have done something, anything months, nearly even years ago to prevent this or at the minimum make it a civil process.

Horner, Smith and Nicolaides will get theirs at some point. I truly believe it. Terrible human beings through and through that don't deserve anything good in life. Just appalling to wake up this morning and realize it wasn't all a bad dream but this is the true reality of "strong and free" Alberta.

[The Fisher Account]

Spouse is just crushed and disenchanted today.

Actually created an Indeed account last night to start looking at other careers (10+ years as a teacher in Alberta)

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Spouse is just crushed and disenchanted today.

Actually created an Indeed account last night to start looking at other careers (10+ years as a teacher in Alberta)

How does it work to look for private teaching jobs? Is it the same network?

I have a friend who is a principal at a very fancy private school. Need a reso sent over?

[Nyah]

Originally Posted by calf

I've emailed my MLA twice in my adult life. Both times in the last 4 weeks. Also signed up to volunteer for my local NDP constituency.

I emailed mine too. Although it's Ric McIver so he probably doesn't give AF.

[Torture]

Passed at 2AM while the Premier ducked out for a flight to Saudi Arabia. Nice show of courageous leadership.

[surferguy]

Where do I sign up for the civil disobedience??

[CFO]

Anyone in any professional - if you are not happy I suggest you change jobs or careers. It's the best thing on mental health.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Where do I sign up for the civil disobedience??

The gun range.


/I think they have a petition.

[Looch City]

Originally Posted by CFO

Anyone in any professional - if you are not happy I suggest you change jobs or careers. It's the best thing on mental health.

Pull yourself up by the boot straps like a good old stock 'Bertan!

Can't?

Then move elsewhere, we don't want you!

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by CFO

Anyone in any professional - if you are not happy I suggest you change jobs or careers. It's the best thing on mental health.

How do you suppose encouraging a whole bunch of good teachers to quit is going to work out for our education system? Or are you OK with kids growing up to be illiterate morons to run our province and vote? How do you think that will work out? Oh...hold on...

[Nyah]

Originally Posted by CFO

Anyone in any professional - if you are not happy I suggest you change jobs or careers.

Just as easy as that, huh?

[The Big Chill]

It’s ####ing wild how many people will hand over their rights when it aligns with their politics.

[Looch City]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

It’s ####ing wild how many people will hand over their rights when it aligns with their politics.

The boot must remain shiny at all times.