How did #thisismystrikepay start, anyway? I’ve been asked a couple times today to explain more, and I think the best way to do that is simply to quote my husband. When he captioned the image of our daughter last night with “This is My Strike Pay,” he posted the following:
Let’s start dispelling the myth that this is about parents vs. teachers, shall we? Many teachers ARE parents and are in this fight as much for their own children’s future as anything else. Why would we vote 86% to strike without pay if we didn’t have cause to believe this is right? This is my pay. Her name is Sweet Pea and I want a better education system in place before she starts kindergarten. Teachers: consider sharing this please. Teacher parents: please consider posting a picture of your own child/children with the caption “THIS is my strike pay ” and the date they will start/started/graduate from school. It’s the next side of the “human face” of this movement and no one else is going to get it out there but us. Solidarity, sisters and brothers. And solidarity to our children, too.
Personally, I think that says it all. Thank you to all the wonderful B.C. Teachers who participated in #thisismystrikepay in the past 24 hours. It turned into something I didn’t dare imagine when I posted to Twitter last night: a heartwarming reminder to all parties involved that the kids are at the heart of the current negotiations. Carry on, friends.
Love and Peas Mama 
Kate, you make me so proud to be your mom! And you make me proud to be a teacher.
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Well done Kate! A big supportive hug to all you teachers and parents out there.
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I saw your last name on the Global news storyand had to look. My son had your husband as a teacher last year and I was so grateful to have such a kind man looking after my son. He could of just let Nicks behaviour continue but he didn’t! He took the time even after school to make sure that we as parents and of course Nick had everything he needed to succeed. I am honored to have such great teachers in my childrens life and appreciate everything they do for our kids! THANK YOU!
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Thank you so much for your comment, Jolene! It means a lot to Mr. C to hear from parents.
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Well done, Dan! You make a difference!
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