To join, or not to join - THAT should be the question!

The time has come to repeal the legislation that mandates all Ontario teachers be a union member. Give each teacher the right to choose whether or not to be associated in any manner whatsoever with a union — a right that is the real basis of democracy. 

Our best teachers are the ones who truly put children first over union politics. These professionals are the the ones to whom we entrust with much of the responsibility to guide and shape out children into future productive citizens. They deserve our support to help them to re-gain the respect and trust of every citizen - and this cannot be achieved when they are not free to choose between union representation or no union representation. Furthermore, our best teachers should never not be forced to pay union dues as a condition of employment if they choose not to join the union.

Finally, we must support “safe workplace” policies for teachers so that those who execcise their Right to Choose and orgo union representation will be protected from the bullying tactics that union members often use to alienate and punish non-union supporters.