It is fairly obvious which side managing editor Neil Godbout has taken based on his editorial piece "Back on the line". He attacks the teachers, who haven't had a wage increase since the late 90's, for looking to "get more money to do less work." Let's look at the facts.
The provincial government has approved AT LEAST 2 pay increases for MLA's the last 10 years and then make the teachers an offer which doesn't even cover cost of living inflation.
Class sizes, under the current collective agreement, are supposed to be 30 students when in reality now, some teachers are looking at classes that are reaching 40 and beyond.
Don't even try and touch on the support staff needed for students with disabilities. There used to be an aide for every 3 students and now there is roughly 1 for every 10.
So let's get the facts straight before you diminish the teachers and their right to strike. Sounds like somebody has kids in school and is frustrated by the situation. So are the teachers.
Alan Preston
Prince George
