It is most unfortunate the majority of the teachers in B.C. are such militant workers. They say it is for the good of the students but that is a bunch of B.S. They are only interested in themselves. They work about two-thirds of the year as opposed to the average worker in B.C., having a week or two off in March, a week or two at Christmas and two months in the summer and they think they are underpaid. Well, they ought to open their eyes and take a close look at the other side. These people know, or should, the parameters of a vocation before they decide on their future like anyone else who decides on a career.
The worst thing that ever happened was to give teachers the right to strike. It is an essential service to our children and teachers should assume more responsibility toward them and parents.
Fortunately, I am retired and don’t have grandchildren in school but if I was a parent and my child was supposed to graduate this year and because of the teachers’ position, I would sue them if my child was jeopardized. We had no problem with class sizes and everyone seemed to learn and receive the education we needed to continue our careers.
Gordon Partridge,
Blind Bay
