Monthly Archives: July 2014

Teachers Whipsawed

Posted on July 31, 2014 by jimnelson806

It’s ironic that in this year’s education dispute, B.C. teachers have been pummeled by a bargaining strategy they were vilified for using in the 80s and 90s. It’s called “whipsawing”. “Whipsawing” is when one negotiating unit puts their bargaining opponent … Continue reading →

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New Rule #4 in Teacher’s Dispute

Posted on July 20, 2014 by jimnelson806

New Rule #4 in the Teacher’s Bargaining Dispute When discussing B.C.’s education strike, everyone must stop referring to the “affordability zone.” The “affordability zone”, touted as a legitimate target for both sides in B.C.’s education dispute is not an immutable … Continue reading →

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Teachers- Is “Good” Good Enough?

Posted on July 8, 2014 by jimnelson806

Originally posted on Schools, Politics and Other Stuff:
? Editor’s note: This is the second of three back-to-school columns written by retired teacher and principal Jim Nelson, and it’s addressed to teachers.  Welcome back, Tri-City teachers, to another school year…

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NELSON: Public sector workers deserve the right to bargain – The Tri-City News

Posted on July 5, 2014 by jimnelson806

NELSON: Public sector workers such as B.C. teachers deserve the right to bargain – The Tri-City News.

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Letter From the Premier to Visa

Posted on July 3, 2014 by jimnelson806

The Office of the Premier, 501 Belleville Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4 Dear Visa; I am writing in response to your recent invoice, which states that my Visa bill has been overdue since 2002, allegedly to the tune of $275 … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Strike F.A.Q.

Posted on July 3, 2014 by jimnelson806

lucy says: June 22, 2014 at 5:57 pm (Edit) I was under the impression that wages was NOT the issue for the teachers…(insert sarcasm)… they keep insisting this has NOTHING to do with the money. Its about the kids??? If … Continue reading →

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