Shawn Pentecost (Beachburg,Ontario), 1 month ago

I am a bit dismayed at the misinformation and one-sided slant of Sean Chase's article regarding the potential Ontario College faculty strike. The information is inaccurate. The college faculty are not asking for a two hour a week reduction in instruction. What we are asking for is proper credit for our overall workload. We are asking that we receive proper credit for what we do. If we get that credit, that will allow for more full time professors to be hired. As well, we are asking for 7.5% over three years not over 9%. As well, approx. two weeks ago, the Observer was given the name of the union represetative to contact regarding the issues. There is no mention of the union's numbers or our position concerning negotiations. I expect my local paper to check facts then present a balanced report.