TRURO, N.S. – More than 400 bus drivers and support staff with the Chignecto Central Regional School Board in northern Nova Scotia say they’re striking on Monday.
The members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees say the membership voted on Sunday to reject the board’s latest offer.
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The union says contracting out work is the main issue in contract talks.
The school district covers a large area including Truro, Stellarton and New Glasgow.
The board says bus service will be shut down and maintenance done on an emergency basis only.
The board issued a statement saying it wants to reach a fair and reasonable deal with CUPE, but says its focus must be on educating students.
— By the Canadian Press
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