David Simms (he/him) @DaveSimms

Dad, teacher, free thinker, islander, cyclist, canoeist, Habs fan, camper, Nova Scotian, guitar player, boardgamegeek, ETT union activist. Tkaronto Joined November 2008

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Nota Convite @notaconvite

2 years ago

A True Canadian Hero, Part of Our Heritage. Fuck the convoy. 💳 dox241 Reddit

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Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello

2 years ago

NEW: ETFO says it will not accept the binding arbitration deal the province is offering teachers unions. “The Ford government cannot be trusted,” says ETFO president Karen Brown. Instead, the union wants conciliation for this round of bargaining. #Onpoli #onted

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Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite

2 years ago

It's absolutely wild that teachers have to fight tooth and nail against the government and boards of education just to secure improvements for students! #onted #cdned #edchat

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David J. Doorey🇨🇦 💙 @TheLawofWork

2 years ago

It's curious OSSTF would agree to this now Parties can always agree to refer dispute to arb if it makes sense once bargaining reaches impasse. Later. So ask yourself why would OSSTF surrender strike threat now, 2 months' before a random date in October? Who benefits from this?

Larry Savage @Prof_Savage

2 years ago

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Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite

2 years ago

The following is from the most recent contract of teachers in Brandon, MB where they implemented a COLA clause. This is exactly how #etfo's proposal could work and it isn't difficult. It would give teachers wage protection and eliminate any fight over compensation. #onted

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Elementary Teachers of Toronto @ElemTeachersTO

2 years ago

ETT stands in solidarity with Metro workers and thank them for their strength and for the movement they are building for decent work and just wages. #SupportMetroWorkers #MetroStrike #JusticeForWorkers

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Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello

2 years ago

NEW: Who’s been talking to Premier Doug Ford? Global News attempted to access the calls logs of the Premier’s cell phone (for gov’t related business) The request was denied, because the government said it doesn’t have access. globalnews.ca/news/9892929/d… #onpoli

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Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello

2 years ago

NEW: Ontario’s Integrity commissioner is being asked to expand his Greenbelt probe to include communications on Doug Ford’s personal cell phone. globalnews.ca/news/9898437/i… #onpoli

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Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite

2 years ago

We are hearing about the arbitration that the nurses had… about male dominated sectors like police, fire, and power workers getting substantial raises, and we have a government who budgeted for a 1.25% increase for educators. It's time to stand! #onted cp24.com/news/unions-sa…

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Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello

2 years ago

BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford directly contradicts the AG report into his gov't Greenbelt dealing. "No one had preferential treatment," Ford claims. The AG specifically says developers handed the government packages of land to remove -- and the gov't complied. #ONpoli

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Tom Parkin @TomPark1n

3 years ago

No shocker: CBC investigation finds Doug Ford’s developer buddies own land he cut out from the Greenbelt While attacking low-wage workers with notwithstanding, Ford PCs’ were boosting their buddies’ wealth by millions But he’s in it “for the little guy” cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

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Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite

2 years ago

So why have we wasted a year with this pathetic excuse of a government? They have never had the intention of bargaining in good faith. A strike vote is necessary. #onted

Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators

2 years ago

So why have we wasted a year with this pathetic excuse of a government? They have never had the intention of bargaining in good faith. A strike vote is necessary. #onted

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Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite

2 years ago

An immediate 15% grid adjustment plus 3% per year for the duration of this contract is only fair given the massive wage suppression #onted has endured over the past decade. #etfo #osstf #oecta #aefo

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Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite

2 years ago

#onted teachers have "enjoyed" an 8.5% increase in wages since 2012 and yet inflation during that time has been 29.3%. It's well past time teachers received a "catch up" raise! #etfo #osstf #oecta #aefo

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Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite

2 years ago

Congratulations to NZ teachers who have been offered a 2 year 14.5% wage increase! If accepted, this will mean teacher salaries have increased 36% since 2017! Looks like #etfo #osstf #oecta and #aefo have a lot of work to do! miragenews.com/historic-pay-o…

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Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird

2 years ago

Sadly, only 11. I need to up my game here!

Canuckle 🇨🇦 @CanuckleGame

2 years ago

Sadly, only 11. I need to up my game here!

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Jonathan Giles @JonathanGilesTO

2 years ago

Hundreds of educators from across the world are gathering for th3 @labornotes #ucore2023 conference in New York. Things I've discussed with ppl so far: - how to raise expectations - bringing in community to fight for ed. - how to get PAID the wages we deserve Stay tuned!