@RichardF_4221 Ken280 will come here and comment that they do and will get along with the NDP.

The BCTF is such a large union that they see themselves at member strong so they can make large demands. Perhaps a province-wide teachers union isn't necessary. Perhaps a union for Metro Vancouver teachers and a union for outside the MVR.

@joes_2868 Not sure with the delicate economy and government purse close to empty how big unions are going to be able to run the government.

There's only so much to give.

I think the best scenario would be a total audit of government service costs and future requirements.

For example, if 10 hospitals need MRI machines, wouldn't it make sense to go to the manufacturers and tell them, we're going to buy 10 machines this year. Give us your best price. Go with the best price for the best machine. Why do we one piece ourselves to death? Same with buses. Each year BC likely buys 100 buses for BC Transit in various forms. Why can't we get a bulk 100 bus deal through BC Transit and then sell them at cost to the various entities running buses for BC Transit/Translink etc?

BC Ferries. Why on smaller routes beyond bitching and complaining are we running a ferry every hour with only a few cars on it? The fuel costs more than the 4 or 5 workers do. Pay them to sit until there's a need for a few hours during the middle of the day. People will get used to it. In the summer they shuttle short routes to keep the back log down, so it's not like they don't service when they need to.

Just so many places that government money is wasted. Why? Because it's easier to just keep doing what we are doing.

@joes_2868 Oh joes you are so predictable, but uninformed. You didnt know Adrian is now in bed with Catalyst Paper. Who recently threatened layoff of so many including cutting off pensions to retired staff members to get what they have wanted all along. A huge rollback just like Walmart. Yeh they got their rollback after destroying one Island community and threatening three others. and yep Adrian is in T O with Catalyst for the release of its new and improved stock. The unionists are being duped by the NDP right now, thinking the NDP will protect them when in fact the NDP in my view has nothing but disdain for its former relationship with Unions. But they sure arent going to turn down the unwarranted support.

@AnneH_4 really, you would like a fish to have a vote?

from your spelling I'd guess you were taught by someone protected by this laughable union.