Teachers’ strike paying off for city schools

By Naoibh O’Connor- Vancouver Couier Staff writer

Millions of dollars in unpaid wages saved during last year’s teachers’ strike are being given to B.C.’s schools.

During the October 2005 strike, the B.C. Ministry of Education reduced operating grants to schools as teachers walked picket lines. Now the ministry has decided to put the money saved back into the education system.

Source: Vancouver Courier, 01/20/2006 (Read Story on Courier.com)

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