Possible college teacher strike

buckwheat1

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College teachers in Ontario rejected the latest offer so they could strike next week. I don't think they will as they only got a 57% strike vote, that is very low.
 

needinit

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I think the mandate for a strike is 50% + 1 person type of calculation, so as long as it is over the threshold, they go on strike, not how much over the threshold!
 

I Claudius

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.... as long as it is over the threshold, they go on strike, not how much over the threshold!
Yes, but management knowing they only got 57% does not put the union leaders in a strong bargaining position. On the other hand, they just rejected the most recent offer.....
 

buckwheat1

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most unions want a 80% + vote. They were offered a three year deal 1.75%, 2% and 2% un ion is asking for 2.5% each of the 3 years, I'd say not worth the strike. Workload is also a big item and some benefits
 

james t kirk

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When you look around, and there is 8.5% unemployment in this country - which means it's really about 15%, and most people got 0% or even a hair cut, one wonders as to the logic of striking over .75% and .5%.

I'm taking a couple of courses right now at Humber. I asked the teacher about how the strike might impact Continuing Education. It was clear that she did not want to go on strike - especially in January. I told her maybe they could set up a few fire barrels for them.
 

buckwheat1

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knowone ever wants to go on strike, at least knowone I know it's always a last minute thing to walk out.
 

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I would certainly mark them to market - tell them what the market wage is for their average background.....

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buckwheat1

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cannot do that we have different labour laws here in this country, thank the Lord. 2.5% is a fair wage increase these days. I believe it's over benefits and workloads
 
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