Hmmmm.....we made the news today...

No, not because a science teacher in a middle school got a child to understand the scientific method, not because a primary school teacher got a student to read and break down into syllables, that tricky word that has been challenging them all this time, no, not even for the teacher who has been at this wonderful craft for 15 years.....well what then, may you ask is the reason? Click here to read the report, but once again, it seems as if the noblest profession in the world is being taking for granted. Yes, this time, it was over pay, but before you go jumping to conclusions, let The Talking Teacher explain. There was many who did not get paid...let me type that again, because I don't believe that your reaction to that statement was strong enough....THERE WERE MANY WHO DID NOT RECEIVE PAY! In today's economy, a paycheck not received can trigger a MAJOR chain of unfortunate events. Let me expound upon the situation....do you know the price of gas, electricity, groceries, mortgages, day care, similac, etc? Daniel Webster once said, "He who tampers with the currency robs labor of its bread." NUFF SAID!!

Along with not receiving any financial compensation for their hard work, many did not get their just due, and overall, the 5% raise that is due did not happen. Let me explain, the Talking Teacher can remember the great battle a few years ago, when the B.U.T. was trying to go for parity with the B.P.S.A. , the many uphill battles and splinters, that had to be faced to reach while on this path paid off with an award of parity and a 5% increase in the third year of our contract. Well, we have reached the third year, and the 5% is not being upheld. Cha. Things like this really make a person feel like they are not really appreciated, like they can be pushed around,like they can be used as a doormat. Not cool...

Sometimes, I just wanna holla......

So, we had a meeting today. Please note, the Talking Teacher did not say industrial action, nor did I say we staged a strike, we held a MEETING for our membership to address these issues. It is interesting to read the newspaper article attached to the link provided and see the inconsistencies between the truth and error. Rather interesting. A case of a mistake in reporting, or something else? Who knows, really, who cares, can we sort things out? Can we all feel appreciated?