Students do appear to be collateral damage in this College labour action, but in reality, this strike is really about working conditions, conditions that are affecting these very same students. More specifically, a key issue is the union's call for "the number of full-time faculty to match the number of faculty members on contract." In other words, stop using short term contracts. This issue is affecting more and  more workers every year, so if you would prefer temporary work, with no benefits, then protest away. If you would prefer full-time employment, thank your instructor for taking a stand to make the labour market a better place. More on this here.

David McLeish

Owen Sound