Category Archives: New Rules in B.C. Education Dispute

The Machine Gears Up

Posted on August 17, 2014 by jimnelson806

 Just as B.C.s teachers were beginning to wonder if the bombing had stopped and they could peek out of their foxholes in search of reasoned détente, B.C.s right wing machine has unleashed its fury on Public Education and B.C.s teachers. … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Money Supposed to Come From? How about from A.T.M. Machines?

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jimnelson806

Could A.T.M.s Fund Public Services? At the same time we complain about the cost of funding public services, Canadians happily give banks hundreds of millions in A.T.M. fees each year. It costs banks about $.36 per transaction to maintain automatic … Continue reading →

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Google it – it’s Unanimous

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jimnelson806

Finland has the world’s best education system; has had for ten or fifteen years. Finnish students clean up on international measures, and not just a few brainy lutefisk eaters. Almost all Finnish students do well on international PISA measures in … Continue reading →

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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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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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A 2010 Education Perspective

Posted on June 27, 2014 by jimnelson806

How Is Our Public School System Doing? Originally posted on December 19, 2010 at “Schools. Politics, and Other Stuff”   Apparently, things haven’t changed much since this appeared in the Tri City News in 2010.  Editor’s note: This is the last of three … Continue reading →

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It’s Not the Sheriff of Nottingham’s Fault

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jimnelson806

It’s Not All the Sheriff of Nottingham’s Fault I support the peasants of Nottingham. I think they should be given more to eat; as long as the Sheriff can afford it. I know some peasants,and most of them are good and … Continue reading →

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The LRB Ruling and B.C.’s Anti Teacher Dream Team

Posted on June 10, 2014 by jimnelson806

L.R.B. – A big Win For the Anti –Teacher Dream Team Having fought the teachers virtually single handedly for the past twelve years, Premier Christy Clark now has impressive reinforcements to help her in her battle against B.C.’s teachers. Nothing … Continue reading →

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