YES. I was the lead negotiator in the ULethbridge strike/lockout in 2022. I did not want to be on strike but circumstances strongly warranted it. I feel similarly about the teacher strike right now. The teachers should not have to go on strike to get the government to provide reasonable tools for them to be able to do their jobs. It is very unfortunate that it has gotten to this point. The public messaging from the government and their recent censorship of student voices demonstrates that they seem not to get it yet. I hope that as negotiations continue that a fair settlement can be reached that acknowledges and resolves concerns about classroom conditions and provides fair compensation and recognition of all of the hard work that teachers do.