Jinny Sims
The Fight to Preserve Public Education in British Columbia

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Jinny Sims, past President of the British Columbia Teachers Federation, tells an audience of Chicago Public School teachers and community activists how the BCTF's 2005 "illegal" strike of 30,000 teachers was turned into a victory. A excellent talk for everyone interested in defending public education against privatization and union busting. Includes scenes from the 2005 strike. Event sponsored by Caucus Of Rank-and-File Educators (C.O.R.E.). 28 minutes.

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