Without a doubt you've heard about the teachers strike that's currently affecting schools across Ontario, including my beloved Colonel By Secondary School. The summary of the situation is that, due to Bill 115, which includes a wage freeze and less sick days for teachers and more controversial, negating the right to stirke, teachers across the province may be protesting through "Work to Rule". This, as you probably know, would cut clubs, school events, sports and more. Basically, students are becoming the pawns in this argument that we're told we just don't understand. I heard it put well on teh radio this morning, the kids are acting as adults and the adults acting as kids. The bill, entitled "putting the students first", is causing quite the opposite. Fortunately students are coming together to protest and write letters to politicians, anything to stop the mess our "grown ups" have created.
The work to rule strike would impact every student, each in a different way. The extra curriculars I've been lucky enough to be a part of have shaped me into the person I am today and arguabely saved my life. We need our extra curriculars. We want our extra curriculars.
Photo source & PETITION:
http://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/protest-bill-115-the-putting-students-first-act-and-support-teachers
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