David Simms (he/him)

Dad, teacher, free thinker, islander, cyclist, canoeist, Habs fan, camper, Nova Scotian, guitar player, boardgamegeek, ETT union activist.

[Nota Convite @notaconvite]

A True Canadian Hero, Part of Our Heritage. Fuck the convoy.

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[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

NEW: ETFO says it will not accept the binding arbitration deal the province is offering teachers unions.

“The Ford government cannot be trusted,” says ETFO president Karen Brown.

Instead, the union wants conciliation for this round of bargaining.

#Onpoli #onted

[Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite]

It's absolutely wild that teachers have to fight tooth and nail against the government and boards of education just to secure improvements for students! #onted #cdned #edchat

[David J. Doorey🇨🇦 💙 @TheLawofWork]

It's curious OSSTF would agree to this now

Parties can always agree to refer dispute to arb if it makes sense once bargaining reaches impasse. Later.

So ask yourself why would OSSTF surrender strike threat now, 2 months' before a random date in October?

Who benefits from this?

[Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite]

The following is from the most recent contract of teachers in Brandon, MB where they implemented a COLA clause. This is exactly how #etfo's proposal could work and it isn't difficult. It would give teachers wage protection and eliminate any fight over compensation. #onted

[Elementary Teachers of Toronto @ElemTeachersTO]

ETT stands in solidarity with Metro workers and thank them for their strength and for the movement they are building for decent work and just wages. #SupportMetroWorkers #MetroStrike #JusticeForWorkers

[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

NEW: Who’s been talking to Premier Doug Ford?

Global News attempted to access the calls logs of the Premier’s cell phone (for gov’t related business)

The request was denied, because the government said it doesn’t have access.

https://t.co/ifKYDxKNJd

#onpoli

[David Simms (he/him) @DaveSimms]

@ColinDMello Dirty dealings. #onpoli

[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

NEW: Ontario’s Integrity commissioner is being asked to expand his Greenbelt probe to include communications on Doug Ford’s personal cell phone.

https://t.co/hDsqels8nl

#onpoli

[Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite]

We are hearing about the arbitration that the nurses had… about male dominated sectors like police, fire, and power workers getting substantial raises, and we have a government who budgeted for a 1.25% increase for educators. It's time to stand! #onted
https://t.co/GV7SXPkkWW

[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford directly contradicts the AG report into his gov't Greenbelt dealing.

"No one had preferential treatment," Ford claims.

The AG specifically says developers handed the government packages of land to remove -- and the gov't complied.

#ONpoli

[Tom Parkin @TomPark1n]

No shocker: CBC investigation finds Doug Ford’s developer buddies own land he cut out from the Greenbelt

While attacking low-wage workers with notwithstanding, Ford PCs’ were boosting their buddies’ wealth by millions

But he’s in it “for the little guy” https://t.co/cYwMCsuiil

[David Simms (he/him) @DaveSimms]

@ETFOeducators So when you say "enough," does this mean there will finally be a strike vote? Or do we need to let the courts decide first?

[Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite]

So why have we wasted a year with this pathetic excuse of a government? They have never had the intention of bargaining in good faith. A strike vote is necessary. #onted

[Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite]

An immediate 15% grid adjustment plus 3% per year for the duration of this contract is only fair given the massive wage suppression #onted has endured over the past decade. #etfo #osstf #oecta #aefo

[Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite]

#onted teachers have "enjoyed" an 8.5% increase in wages since 2012 and yet inflation during that time has been 29.3%. It's well past time teachers received a "catch up" raise! #etfo #osstf #oecta #aefo

[Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite]

Congratulations to NZ teachers who have been offered a 2 year 14.5% wage increase! If accepted, this will mean teacher salaries have increased 36% since 2017! Looks like #etfo #osstf #oecta and #aefo have a lot of work to do! https://t.co/sDK0Np4Nao