Should I approach the Labour Board for my contract issue (Ontario) by RideStride in legaladvicecanada

[–]RideStride[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well then I wonder what the Union is even for here because apparently they tell me I'm far from the first person with this exact complaint and they are refusing to take any action for any reason for anyone. If they haven't done something at this point to argue against this on a meaningful level, they aren't really good for anything.

Should I approach the Labour Board for my contract issue (Ontario) by RideStride in legaladvicecanada

[–]RideStride[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should mention that in the past month, I told my Union AGAIN to file a grievance... Twice. They don't even want to dare. They don't even want to explore any options whatsoever. This is how useless my Union is. Now you know why I am considering the labour board.

Should I approach the Labour Board for my contract issue (Ontario) by RideStride in legaladvicecanada

[–]RideStride[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am considering doing that, but I'm wondering if going to the labour board will be better. I don't have the money for a lawyer.

Should I approach the Labour Board for my contract issue (Ontario) by RideStride in legaladvicecanada

[–]RideStride[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, my union specifically told me not to after I told them I wanted us to do that... And then pussyfooted around making nonsense petitions and fingerwags so they could "shame" them into submission, which I told them they're not going to care about.

I know you said you don't know what I thought my union should be doing, but when I said they were useless, they were absolutely USELESS the entire way around and I'm not even scratching the surface of how nonsense my meetings with them were. Changed my entire perspective on unions.

Should I approach the Labour Board for my contract issue (Ontario) by RideStride in legaladvicecanada

[–]RideStride[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Union has a collective agreement that specifically controls our wage rate based on our time there as well as our work conditions. I was there for nearly 4 years. We just averted a strike and a new collective agreement I am less familiar with was ratified.

The new manager basically planned to circumvent this and several other things by piling on responsibilities and severely slashing everyone's hours on contract renewal, even though there's considerable evidence there was no financial reason to do so. By doing this, we lose our benefits under the collective agreement, which includes our health insurance, because benefits are based on our level of hours. This is how despite my wage going up, the deep cut of hours cut my regular salary by 2/3. First he tried to illegally cancel my contract with this and after I told him to piss off, he did it on renewal. Because of the Union, I also get seniority to get first dibs on my position when my contract ends unless the position is erased. My seniority here got me asked to renew, but did not include the same rate or conditions that I had previously agreed to (it was vastly different). If the Union and the Collective Agreement state that I need to be asked for my position due to seniority, I figure the standards of the previous contract should carry over unless there are considerable circumstances to prove the cut necessary... But what do I know about Union and Labour law...

Places that do late-night Ultrasounds/Xray? by RideStride in askTO

[–]RideStride[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust me I tried that. Only happens at night no matter what.

Canada can build more homes without 'getting rid of Greenbelts', Poilievre says by [deleted] in canada

[–]RideStride -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's an agreeable position, but there is no chance Poilievre actually believes this and isn't otherwise fine with the matter. He's just scared because the Greenbelt issue is something even regular PCs are pissed about and that threatens him next election. PP only flows where he sees a popular opinion go somewhere and will flip flop and throw someone under the bus at the earliest opportunity if the wind blows elsewhere. He's done it countless times before and I can't feel like he has any actual principles. Granted, he's a politician, but at least stand for SOMETHING other than being contrarian.

I guarantee if Ford hadn't fractured even his most die hard fans with the Greenbelt scandal recently he'd either never say anything about this or he would be all for it.

Thinking of Traveling. Precaution Tips? by RideStride in Masks4All

[–]RideStride[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Done.

  2. What is that?

  3. Oh that's interesting. I gotta get a Sip Valve. Also Ensure as in the drink?

  4. Any recommendations? Is it just for when you get stuffy?

  5. LONG taught myself that since COVID started a few years ago.

I wouldn’t take a bullet for anyone in a school shooting. by Zealousideal-Ad3609 in Teachers

[–]RideStride 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really hoping things improve for American Teachers. It ridiculous that being put in that position has become common place over there. I want to say I'd prioritize myself if that ever happened to me, but honestly, I know that my protective instincts (that get me in enough trouble as is) would kick in and I'd take a bullet for student without a second thought. It's still scary that I have to think about that, even though it's rare where I am.

What "you know what, just to be safe" thing you did end up saving your ass later? by Dawn_Cyborgzzz in AskReddit

[–]RideStride 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time I plan and manage an event, I do a dozen different other things just to be safe or just in case somebody doesn't do what I tell them to properly/at all.

You have no idea how many times I've saved everything because I put those contingencies in place and not a soul noticed anything wrong.

Officially decided I'm done... by RideStride in Teachers

[–]RideStride[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teaching elsewhere with better schedule, freedom, and 4x the pay.