Twitter reaction: Tentative deal reached in B.C. teachers’ strike

Master mediator Vince Ready apparently bridged a massive chasm overnight in helping the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and government negotiators reach a tentative deal to the end the B.C. teachers’ strike early this morning.

The teachers’ union will vote on the deal (which you can read about here) on Thursday.

News of the breakthrough agreement was met with great enthusiasm on Twitter.

You don't have to believe in miracles. We have Vince Ready instead.#bced

— Howard Markson (@hmcomm) September 16, 2014

Wow, smiling teachers lined Blanshard Street on my way to work this morning! That's better! #bced #yyj ~@ocean985 pic.twitter.com/EG7DxeEyVj

— Melanie Z (@MelanieZ_FM) September 16, 2014

A reason @christyclarkbc wanted a negtd deal is bec this will be her legacy #bced #bctf @bcliberals have accomplished what others couldn't

— Cathy (@cfitzge) September 16, 2014

Vince Ready, you da real mvp

— Megan Li (@megs_li) September 16, 2014

As my Principal-husband raced off to work, Flight Of The Bumblebee rang through my ears. A good frantic energy, what we are used to. #bced

— Ji Smalley (@JiSmalley) September 16, 2014

"Tentative" deal reached. Cautiously optimistic. Thanks to all who supported – and congrats to all parties. #bced

— Yee Jee Tso (@yeejeetso) September 16, 2014

Driving past very excited #bctf pickets in Burnaby today, big Yay signs and honking supporters. Hope its a good deal. #bced

— Jeff Sloychuk (@albertajeff) September 16, 2014

Grateful to Iker, Ready, bargaining team, unions, sprtv parents, & deal. Excited to go back – but will be much changed #bced #bctf #reflect

— Lori Mazey (@LoriAnnMazey) September 16, 2014

Just drove through a school zone at 50km/h for the last time in a while. #bced

— Blog Trot (@BlogTrot) September 16, 2014

Thank you to local #bctf presidents & executives in this #bced dispute. You worked tirelessly in all parts of the province organizing us.

— Michelle Tom (@michtom20) September 16, 2014

Regardless of which side you're on you can't disagree that Vince Ready is a beast! The man's got game #manoftheyear #govince

— Rey Comeault (@ReyComeault) September 16, 2014

And there is a mad rush to all of the school supplies aisles across BC! #bced

— Shauna Nero (@MmeNero) September 16, 2014

My O-Pee-Chee "Mediator Series" Vince Ready trading card is going to be worth a mint #bcpoli

— Michael Eckford (@michaeleckford) September 16, 2014

OH THANK GOD! This teacher needs to go back to work. My kids screamed in excitement #bced

— Kate (@manicmomday) September 16, 2014

Vince Ready must feel like the baddest man on the planet walking into boardrooms. He's like the Mr. Clean for disputes. #bced

— Blog Trot (@BlogTrot) September 16, 2014

Vince "the Legend" Ready – Thank you. #bced

— Colleen Austin (@littleredrunner) September 16, 2014

Not surprisingly, given the acrimony that developed during the long labour dispute, there was also a fair bit of skepticism and sarcasm among Tweeters.

It seems like the teacher strike is coming to an end. Now we can have a breath of air before the nurses union goes nuts. #Next #Bced

— Trevor Dueck (@TrevDueck) September 16, 2014

#bced is a Ponzi scheme. It is unsustainable. Enjoy it while it lasts.

— Sean McCartney (@McTeeth) September 16, 2014

They say the devil is in the details. Has me wondering just how satanic the #bced deal is.

— Adrian Nieoczym (@AdrianNieo) September 16, 2014

Dial it down! TENTATIVE DEAL! Wait 4 vote homies it ain't done yet. Both or 1 party could say take a hike! @cknw #bctf #bcpoli #bced

— Cam (@roaddogger) September 16, 2014

Teachers are still striking, living in uncertainty, & unpaid. Visit a picket line today with some fresh fruit, hugs, & thanks! #bced

— Mariko Molander (@mkomolander) September 16, 2014

I'm betting most people will look at the final agreement and say: "Couldn't you have agreed to 'that' in May?" #bced #bcpoli @bctf

— Aaron Pinch (@aaron_pinch) September 16, 2014

Last week Iker said "School could be back Monday. Now we need to waste 4 more days? #bced

— Pissed off Parent (@p_o_Parent) September 16, 2014

I wonder if Vince Ready did a mic drop after that.

— Mehnaz Thawer (@mehnazt) September 16, 2014

It would be sick if foreign govt pressure moved the govt off their belligerent stance. #bcpoli #bced #k12

— Politics, Re-Spun (@PoliticsReSpun) September 16, 2014

BC lib trolls are quiet today as they gear up and receive their marching orders to slander the nurses union now. #bced #bcpoli

— Neil Varner (@neilvarner) September 16, 2014