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Next OSSTF strike will not affect schools in Waterloo Region, Guelph, board says

Some of Ontario's public high school teachers hold their third, one-day strike outside Education Minister Stephen Lecce's office in King City. Kamil Karamali / Global News

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced plans for another one-day strike on Jan. 8, but schools in Waterloo Region and Guelph will not be affected this time.

The group walked off the job three times in December with two affecting schools in the area.

READ MORE: Ontario public high school teachers to hold 4th day of job action

On Dec. 18 and Dec. 4, both public and high schools were closed due to strikes by the OSSTF, which represents public high school workers in the region as well as education workers at public elementary schools.

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“Our school day for all our elementary and secondary students will go on as normal on Wednesday, January 8,’ the Waterloo Region District School Board announced in a statement.

READ MORE: OSSTF strike could close Waterloo region public elementary, high schools next Wednesday

The fourth round of proposed strikes was announced Wednesday, affecting the following schools:

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