Dear Editor:
2014 was the most tumultuous and eventful year in the history of the B.C. Teachers' Federation.
I am sure I'm not the only one who noticed the Burnaby NOW did not consider the tortuous and pivotal events of the teachers' strike as worthy of a "Top News Story" for 2014.
Hard to believe you think it had nothing to do with the City of Burnaby, its people and commerce. All teachers in the province were involved, and the strike affected all families in all communities, all school children, and all persons employed with school districts.
Teachers challenged the government, supported the BCTF and held it accountable, made education the No. 1 story in the media, and elevated our profession; we fought for the kids, for our colleagues, for our schools, and for our future communities.
And then, with one day to prepare, teachers went back in and were there for our students.
We went back to staff meetings, district meetings, we prioritized our efforts, created and attended committees, all with rapid efficiency.
And teachers are still there. We know we made a difference in 2014.
Janet Schreiber, Burnaby
