And so we are to strike again! This time I have to make the decision; last time my union decided against it, so I went in regardless, whereas this time I get to actually state "I do not agree with strike action!" The fact is, I don't and I never have. Everyone has an opinion about people who strike, but I'm pretty firm on my belief that it's the individual's decision. I agree with action short of strike, but I really feel that the wrong people suffer in a strike. The opposing view is that the situation is so bad, we need strong action to show Government we are serious. This I also agree with, but not as much as I agree with my previous statement.
When I say I am a teacher everyone asks if I'm striking. My reply is never greeted with 'good for you' or 'ah yes, I completely understand'. It's always along the lines of 'you're wrong'. It doesn't seem to matter whether my answer is yes or no, we're always wrong.
Before you make a judgement on people who strike, particularly teachers, give yourself an insight into the truth of teaching. Volunteer as an LSA for a day in your local school, go and help run RAG Week, go and help backstage at the school play or help run an after school club. If you can't do any of these, read the book by Charlie Carroll. By the end of it, you'll be a lot more willing to listen to the reasons why we do what we do.
About Me
- Pixie
- How many times have you wanted to escape to the bottom of the garden and disappear inside your imagination? Well, I've wanted to every since I started school and I doubt I was the only little girl with a fully furnished 'camp' behind the garden shed. Hence how I got the nickname Pixie, and strangely, it's followed me around for the last 20 years. Of course, every now and then even Pixies must emerge into the real world, but the real one's never stop venturing back to camp. So, here's what I've discovered on my travels so far...
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