Union say schools won't be fully open in September. Goverment say covid will be here till spring, so will schools fully open in spring 2021?

[947EliseChalotte]

Goverment say s hooks will be fully open in sept 2020 but unions are saying no they won't ! Goverment say covid we need to livewith covid and prepare for another wave, it's likely to be here till spring. So will schools reopen in spring 2021 when covid has gone?

@CalmYoBadSelf

I suspect the unions would say black was white just to oppose the government. I would feel happier if I thought they would put their political differences aside and both sides work for the good of the children

What is unreasonable about what the unions are asking for? Classrooms aren't large enough to fit 30 kids in at 2m apart, so you'll need more rooms to accommodate. Can't leave the kids alone, so you will need more staff. It's not rocket science.

Out of a group of teachers and the government, I trust the teachers. It's not even a close comparison. This "both sides are bad" argument is silly

@ZombieFan

And what if the parents complain? The parents need schools to be open so they can go back to work. Once furlough ends its work or UC. I know which I would prefer.

The school is place for learning first and not your daycare.