Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - November 17, 1975, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg Frie press monday november 7, 1975 letters to the editor i the time is now for new approach to teacher negotiations sir during the past two teachers acid by Mast for veil Over and for lust doing research writing years i served on the Nego the Board representatives. Some breakthrough in some Issue is made the information i s zealously guarded As top secret. But still somehow the information manages to filter Down to the general membership in the form of rumours Ano distorted facts. The result is usually irate teachers wanting to Fonow what s really happening and where it s All at. Multiply this problem fifty fold be cause there Are approximately that Many local Divi Sions and districts in the province involved in separate negotiations and one can Only imagine the result ing general contusion among teachers in Manitoba. This weakness alone should the participants in this be enough to persuade people scenario Are local teachers Tilting committee for Iny local division teachers association. This year i was left out in order that new life and new vigor might be injected into the proceedings. As a result of my experience 1 would like to make the following observations and recommendations in the Hope that these May convinced people concerned to take a new and More enlightened approach to salary negotiations. At the local level the process of negotiations takes the form of a series of proposals and counter proposals periodically interrupted by verbal exchanges which at times Are somewhat less than flattering. Who represent the local membership and represent a t i v e s of school Board members usually the Secre tary treasurer and a re source person from Mast. Though the word used to describe this activity is be i feel that the word confrontations would More accurately describe goes on. The reason for this conclusion is that it has been my experience that no matter How sensible an argument sounds there seems to be a phobia on either Side to ack knowledge the argument As such. Instead one can sense the feverish activity in the minds of the opposition in an Effort to contrive an on the spot counter argument. At the same time most of the participants themselves do not feel comfortable Dur ing the proceedings because the Only preparation they have had is whatever Rele vant information they have been successful in gleaning from press publications and whatever further information has been provided to them by the Central its for the that the entire method of negotiations should at least be renewed. A More formidable and convincing reason Why a change is required now is the question of time and financing. With respect to the former time much of it i s spent preparing Brief after Brief and attending meeting after meeting. This time could be better spent by teachers doing the professional tasks which they were hired to do that is Mark papers and prepare lessons. With respect to financing the Cost of negotiating at the local level is increasing. For example whereas last year almost was spent at reaching Aji agreement this year that amount will be in to close to the Jeason is that the Cost of arbitration hearings will As of thu s year have to be shouldered by the local association. Multiplying this sum by the approximate 50 or so local associations who May or May not reach arbitration in their bargaining process the total Bill for salary to nations this year could reach what in the final analysis what actually happens is that one division reaches a settlement Early in the bargaining year and that settlement deter mines the salary increase for All other divisions. Subsequent settlements in terms of salary Are All basically the same give or take one half of one per cent. Understand b 1 y special consideration must be Given to teachers in Remote areas who Are either catching up or Are compensated for the higher Cost of living associated with those areas. What do i suggest to re place this out dated time con suming and expensive sys tem of negotiating nothing startling. Merely a system which has been suggested Many times before but unfortunately its time for acceptance had not arrived. 1 say that such a time has arrived. I m sure that teachers Are ready to accept a More centralized method of negotiating. The time is Ripe now to let our More Able and expert members of our Central its organization to sit with the negotiating experts of Mast and hash out an agreement for All Manitoba teachers. To list the advantages of this system would be superfluous. Some people May argue that there Are certain mat ters of local concern which can Only be settled locally since it would be virtually impossible for a province wide negotiating committee to Deal with them. This is a Good Point however there Are other ways of solving local problems. It is a fact that anything formally written in a collective agreement is at Best subject to disputes in interpretation. This weakness has resulted in much ill will in the past Between teachers and trustees not to speak of the tremendous loss of time and Money. Much time is letters Etc., and much Money is wasted when solicitors Are appointed for interpretation and consultation purposes. A much More effective svs Tern would be to establish divisional Liaison committees composed of Board members superintendents and designated teachers with Powers to Deal effectively and conclusively with any and All local matters be they educational in nature or matters affecting teacher working conditions. Verbal exchanges on a Reg ular basis among those representatives in the Liaison committee carried out in a spirit of Mutual respect and sensitivity would be conducive to better teacher trus tee relationship and to Mutu ally acceptable solutions to All local problems. With respect to the current round of negotiation i Sug Gest that the recent prices and wages control guidelines As proposed by our Federal government be adopted As a Good and fair settlement for All teachers in Mani Toba. The truth of the matter is that unless someone takes the Lead or sets the example to implement this federally sponsored plan the blame for the predicted disastrous economic consequences for the nation must be shared by All. It is very easy to be cynical about any plan contrived by Man nevertheless it pro Vides a splendid Opportunity for the teachers to show the Public that we Are worthy of the title teacher the dictionary defines teach As such a to cause to know a subject b to cause to know How c to accustom to some action or attitude d to make to know the disagreeable consequences of some action e to impart by Precept exam pie or experience Etc., Etc. Need one say More by Dale Cavanagh sew right sheer Delight never again you need to shy away from making a dress with a full flowing skirt of Yards and Yards of seemingly endless hem. Even a skill with layer upon layer of Chiffon need no longer be shunned. From Ceil Chapman comes a time saving professional Way to finish quickly the lower Edge of All sheer fabrics. No hand work is involved and the finish is just As neat As can be. The proper length of course must be marked first. Then using thread to match fabric and setting the machine to 15 to 20 stitches per Inch machine stitch around entire lower Edge of skirt along line marking Correct length. Be sure to slip paper underneath fabric when stitching. After stitching carefully tear away paper. False ads cause ruling on rebates Ottawa up the supreme court of Canada has ruled that two tenants have the right to a refund of some of the rent they paid for an apartment because there was no air conditioning Sauna Bath or swimming Pool for a time. The court said Lillian and Margaret Herbold and a Julie investments Ltd., All of Toronto must go Back before a county court judge to deter mine the amount of the re Bate if they cannot reach an out of court agreement. At one stage in the Case a Jelle investments complained that a decision forcing them to give a rebate might Cost thousands if other tenants in its High Rise apartment Fol Lowed the Herboldt example. In april 1971, the hum Bolds rented suite 617-b in the Lodge Avenue building. They had read newspaper advertisements and a billboard which said the premises were air conditioned and that there the judge rejected application to terminate their lease but said they were in tilled to a rebate of a month for a period of Sis months. The Case was appealed up through the Ontario Appeal court to the supreme court of Canada. The supreme court in a unanimous decision said that the county court judge should have heard evidence on the amount of rebate. The land lord had complained that the judge had awarded the rebate without the tenants asking for it and without hearing sub missions on if it should be paid and How much it should be. The company also said it should not have to pay re Bates because expensive mechanical repairs had to be made. It said that it would have to pay in rebates to other tenants if the 520-rebate award stood. Paper turn up lower Edge on line of stitching. Stitch fold Edge. Stitch again just above Edge each time Over paper. Paper trim away excess fabric As close to stitching As possible and there the hem is done was a swimming Pool and Sauna Bath available. These till Lus items were not mentioned in their lease. Because of need for re pairs the air conditioning was not available in july 1971, and the swimming Pool and Sauna were not available for the Winter months of 1971-72. Acting under the Ontario landlord and tenant act the pair was granted a hearing before a county court judge on charges concerning the state of the air conditioning and other facilities. 60 years trim or. And mrs. John Timms. Of 224 Kennedy Street suite 11, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary thurs Day. Married in Oakville man., the couple lived there for 30 years before moving to Winnipeg. Friends and relatives Are invited to an open House from 7 to 10 . Thursday at the Westminster motor hotel in the Saxon room. A program for better relationships Ermano Barone Winnipeg sir following is a letter from the ninth Grade parents old Arwin Junior High in St. Vital school division regard ing the controversial family life program in our schools. This letter collectively contains some of our perception As parents whose children Are going to be involved in the subject course and at the same time underscores the concept of democracy at a time when such support is needed the parents of the ninth graders together with the staff at Darwin Junior High have met several times recently to set ii a positive informative practical life skills program. A Good turnout of parents came to the first meeting at the end of september to Dis cuss whether or not we wanted such a program for our sons and daughters. Inhibitions were brought up re g a r d i n g rumours of what some sectors thought was the essence the course. Or. Millman who teaches the boys and mrs. Smith who works with the girls in be p a r a t e classes explained selves in someone else s Posi Tion it can Only be advantageous in our family relationships. A number of other exercises were done in order to Foster understanding and consideration of another per son s Point of View. Throughout the program tolerance and acceptance of others As Well As themselves was stressed. Self concept physical and emotional changes at puberty and human reproduction were other areas covered by the course. After several More meet Ings the parents of this year s Grade nine students have unanimously agreed that the topics is outlined below shall constitute the substance of this year s life skills course. We had pre viewed All transparencies to be used in the sexual Compo nent of the course and Are Well aware of the approach that will be taken in this area 1. Developing a self under standing. 2. Developing tolerance and acceptance of others. 3. Developing understand ins How the program had been ing human behaviour Gen set up by last year s ninth rally. Grade parents. The program last year began with several sessions on communications and interactions Between adolescents and their Peers and parents. Role playing had been used quite effectively to help the students understand How the other Side of a Given situation might feel and the reasons for resultant action. It was the consensus of the parents that when our teen users can readily put them 4. Developing understand ing of relationships with family friends adults siblings. 5. Personal decision Mak How decisions Are made factors which affect decisions. 6. Accepting the consequences for our actions. 7. Effective communication with others. 8. Developing ing of physical and emotional changes at puberty. 9. Developing understand ing of the male reproductive system. 10. Developing understand ing of the female reproductive system. 11 developing understand ing of human reproduction. 12. Cigarettes alcohol and drugs. 13. Counselling for the future educational Voca to onal. In some of the areas of the program we Are anticipating Active involvement by parents such As vocational experience Etc. We appreciate the Opportunity of being Able to work to Gether with the staff at Dar win school in an attempt to augment the training via third party approach which we Are trying to give our children in preparation for life by Way of a life skills program. The Grade in parents Darwin school St vital school division Winnipeg a letters to the editor must Bear the name and address of i the writer. Addresses be published but Only signed i correspondence will be published. Names of writers will not be withheld. All letters my be edited for length general in Terest and Good taste. Saturday november 2 of various is sights and sizes regular Price in. Rice 1021 pacify 786-4o31 123 St. St. Vital 233-5648 714 Watt 333-357o main 550-5312 179 Bannatyne Point a it. Garry 284-4717 3326 postage 19 Regent Park Watwood s8s-363? trs Corw 222-254o formula to ruin sir All the Wise acres of the nation have said their piece on the subject of inflation and attempted to justify their stand but in their hearts they Are still con fused. A formula has been found and adopted that will Only Lead to ruin. It satisfies the few at the expense of the Many and change must be resisted at. A Cost by these few. Within the past score years the world a had to contend with an inflationary crisis. What path should be followed to curb it there has been a Choice. They could have taken the course based on the mathematical addition Symbol but no it had to be the course based on the multiplication Symbol. That course Best suits the cleverer people. Had we Fol Lowed the course of addition in the first place we would not now be faced with this present calamitous situation. It is arguable that the Cost to live of the old age pensioner is not the same As the salaried executive some get Ting a annual increase some getting a in crease while the pensioner has to be Content with a few extra dollars docs it Cost that executive an extra to live now certainly not. Incidentally he is unwittingly debasing the currency dragging every body with him Down into the mire. I doubt if anybody has been Able to determine whether initially the Cost of living drive was a Psychol g i c 1, Phenomena or the Start of a deliberate attempt to dilute the National debt which it is now in the process of doing. In any event in the Early stages it made Little Dif Ference the increases being so Small whether you added your imagined Cost or you multiplied that Cost in accordance with the Standard you had attained in life. 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