I just emailed back (see previous post) on the response from the Premier’s Office. Please everyone … we have to keep asking that the strike is fixed by Aug 15!
Hi,
Thanks very much for replying. It makes a difference to know that a single voice can be heard.
I’ve been thinking more about the situation and before I prattle on, I want to let you know that my intent is always for a practical solution keeping the views and feelings of all people involved in a zone of mutual respect.
My baseline attitude is that it’s unacceptable to keep children from school. It’s bad for the kids and it’s bad for the economy, due to the disruption of parents’ working hours.
If the BCPSEA is ready to negotiate, I suggest having a door that’s publicly open so that the negotiators are available core business hours. It is my understanding that no meetings are scheduled. Forget scheduling a meeting, just work at an open door office!
This leads to another concern. To use a hockey metaphor, do we need the “second line” of negotiators to go in? I’m not sure if the BCTF is able to change faces at the table, but perhaps the BCSPEA can. Due to the length of time the negotiations have gone on, are we not in the range with this famous Einstein quote applies? “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
In my work I’m a project manager and basics of work planning says that if you don’t have an agreement by August 15, you won’t start school on time.
Please, be creative. Time is running out.
Thanks,
– Rob.
