Editor:
Re: Broken system is holding students in B.C. hostage, MLA's Report, Sept. 10
Normally, I agree with MLA Vicki Huntington on everything, but in this case I disagree with her in the strongest terms. Here's why: B.C. got financially slaughtered in the BCMA binding arbitration settlement; we cannot trust this process again.
ICBC rates, B.C. Hydro rates, medical premiums, utility bills and property tax bills have all gone up significantly.
My wife and I have paid school taxes for over 45 years - the bill is currently $1,000 per year - but we have no kids.
B.C. teachers are already very well paid for what they do.
The BCTF is one of the most militant labour unions in Canada, ... and you reap what you sow.
Finally, while my wife and I have saved prudently for retirement, we cannot afford to give any more of our money to the various levels of government.
Jerry Cutler
