The Picket Line

It looks like I may, for the first time in my career, have to walk the picket line. It's been brewing for an awfully long time, so I'm not too hopeful for a quick resolution. I'm not sure what my action as a Christian should consist of. Technically, we're breaking the law. Crossing the picket line would be career suicide in terms of support from my colleagues. Fortunately, I don't work on Friday and Monday is a holiday so Tuesday will be the only day I would have to stand outside my school. It feels somewhat humiliating to me to walk off the job in front of the community I teach in. Not showing up would mean losing my $50 strike pay and perhaps losing the respect of my colleagues. It's tricky....maybe it's a good opportunity to have meaningful conversations with the people I teach with as we have time on our hands. Usually we're rushing in and out of the staff room. Whatever happens, I'll be happy to be back in the classroom teaching and leaving the political stuff behind. Sure I'd like a pay raise and sure, I'd love smaller class sizes, but I'm not sure job action is the best way to win public confidence. I think the government might just dig in their heels this time. The adventure begins.........