Description: B.C. Premier Christy Clark has announced she wants a 10-year collective agreement with the province’s teachers.

Source: The Globe and Mail

Date: 10/17/2012

Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/clark-eyes-unprecedented-10-year-deal-with-teachers/article4619197/

Related links:

• Globe and Mail column
• Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act
• B.C. Teachers’ Federation
• B.C. Ministry of Education
• Prof. Fiona McQuarrie discusses the announcement on CBC Radio (Oct. 18 show: begins at 1:58)

Questions for discussion:

• Why does the B.C. government want a 10-year agreement?
• Why are such long contracts unusual?
• What are the advantages of a long-term deal for both parties?
• What are the disadvantages?
• Do you think it is likely the two sides will reach a 10-year agreement?