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EPISODE · Sep 26, 2022 · 43 MIN

Education workers

from You’re Probably Right · host Murray Ed

You're Probably Right Podcast. Meta Description: In this episode of the You're Probably Right podcast, we explore the relationship between education support staff and unions. We discuss the problems with how unions operate, and how they often don't show respect for their members. The Canadian Union of Public Employees do not feel valued. Staff feels overworked and underpaid. The unions do very little in conflict resolutions and often make Staff feel like they are alone. Unions often work as though they are in cahoots with the Boards. average compensation for support staff is $25 per hour while teachers' average pay is above 70,000 per year. support staff who work for over 10 years can easily be paid the same as new staff just coming in from college or Univesity unlike the proper incrementally pay raises of Teachers. Supports staff Educational assistants are a vital part of the education system, providing support to teachers and students alike. Governments need to pay them properly in order to attract and retain the best employees. Currently, many educational assistants are paid minimum wage or just above, which is not a livable wage in most areas. This means that they are struggling to make ends meet, which can impact their work performance. Additionally, low salaries make it difficult to attract and retain good educational assistants, leading to increased turnover rates and higher costs for school districts. By paying educational assistants a fair wage, governments can improve the quality of education while also saving money in the long run.

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