The teachers federation is forever whining about inadequate funding for schools. Do they seriously think they are the only ones suffering funding cutbacks? Times are hard and money is in short supply but they are at it again ‑ this time demanding another hefty pay hike when they already get darn good salaries, with the possible exception of those at the lowest end of the scale. They have one of the best pension plans in the country, get darn good holidays, and “study days.”
It’s time they faced up to reality of the times and that they are no more entitled to special consideration than any other worthy organization dependent on government funding. The schools would have a good bit more funding if such a large proportion of the cash didn’t disappear into teachers already good salaries.
It’s time parents took a stand on the matter and took a close look at the situation. There is only so much money to go around at present so where do the teachers think it’s going to come from? They threaten to strike if they don’t get what they want and if they do, the government should legislate them back to work. Enough is enough.
K.R. Tyler
Vernon
