Description: Columnist Vaughn Palmer examines why the B.C. government opposes local bargaining for teachers.

Source: The Vancouver Sun

Date: 03/22/2012

Link: http://www.vancouversun.com/business/provincial+government+likely+teachers+have+whip+hand+ever+again/6341514/story.html

Related links:

• B.C. teachers back in class
• B.C. teachers consider illegal strike
• Prof. Fiona McQuarrie discusses the teachers dispute (March 20 show: begins at 1.21)
• Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act
• B.C. Teachers’ Federation
• B.C. Public School Employers’ Association
• B.C. Ministry of Education

Questions for discussion:

• Explain how local bargaining works in this case.
• Why do the B.C. teachers prefer local bargaining?
• Why does the government oppose local bargaining?
• Consult your text: what is whipsawing?
• Which side do you most agree with in this dispute?