The numbers are per 100,000, but importantly it’s per 100,000 population - not per 100,000 ridership.

I don’t see anything in the methodology to account for population changes nor transit ridership increases. Both of which could produce these results without any tangible increase in violence. .

Using Toronto as the example, this article outlines a “assaults on Toronto-area transit leapt by 160 per cent”, which is referencing the increase from 18/100k to 35/100k. Looking at the TTC’s ridership data, 2014 saw 535 million riders, and 2024 crossed 800 million. This shows ridership and violent incidents have changed by a similar proportion - each increasing slightly less than 50%.

Only listing one of these data points reeks of disinformation to me. I half expected to see an F-150 ad halfway through the article.

I meant to find another profession entirely.

Similar to when employees get fed up at a store and one day the place is closed with a sign in the window saying everyone left. The difference being the ease of replacing retail workers compared to replacing teachers.

There would incredible consequences if even a tenth of the teachers exited the purview of the ATA, let alone all of them. Unfortunately when Albertans continue voting for these overzealous politicians, any consequences are going to be strenuous and difficult to sympathize with.

If I were a teacher, the financially responsible option would be to leave teaching altogether.

What fine could be paid by a union with no members?