It is unreasonable for the teachers to expect the government to fix all the problems, that have accumulated over decades, all at once and in one contract.  Let's keep in mind that over all of those years the teachers were lining their pockets with ever increasing pay cheques and benefit/retirement packages. I believe the government has heard them loud and clear.  Give the council a chance to do it's job.  The premier has been reaching out to hear from teachers out side of the union executive, and it has taken this action in order to make that happen.