The millions of dollars in “negotiating fees” the Liberal government paid to the teacher unions highlights the cosy relationship between the two.
Ever since they came to power in 2003, the Liberals have had such a symbiotic relationship with the teacher unions that it has at times appeared unhealthy. Number-crunch a little closer and you’ll find the relationship is actually bad for your health.
As you read these numbers, keep in mind how much the government sloshed over to the unions to “negotiate,” and how much the teacher unions have ploughed into Liberal election coffers — through direct donations to campaigns and via the so-called Working Families, a coalition that comes together at election time to fund costly ads targeting the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Look at the numbers and it becomes clear the Liberal government is putting the health and lives of Ontarians at stake in order to feed the voracious appetite of the teacher unions. (more...)
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