When teachers go on strike, it affects many people’s lives. I don’t
understand why teachers, or any public servants, are reluctant to give
up the right to strike, as the binding-arbitration process would replace
it. Arbitration is a very powerful negotiating tool, and the employees
usually come out the winners — and remain at full pay during contract
negotiations. They would also get back-pay when the contract is
ratified.
I hope Premier Dalton McGuinty is listening.