Education Workers Strike

• Peterborough school boards to close schools Monday in event of CUPE strike

  Both school boards in the Peterborough, Ont., area say they can not operate their schools safely without CUPE education workers and will close schools if a strike happens Monday.

  Education

  Nov 16, 2022
  
• Education workers across Ontario set to rally in ‘Solidarity Saturday’ demonstration

  The rallies are planned to take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at Conservative MPP constituency offices across Ontario.

  Education

  Nov 11, 2022
  
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• Ford says Trudeau ‘selective’ in criticizing use of notwithstanding clause

  "If he wants to sit down with all the premiers and have a conversation about the constitution, that's something he needs to decide for himself," Premier Doug Ford said.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2022
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• Peterborough area schools to remain closed Monday due to education workers strike

  'As we have shared, without our CUPE staff, we are unable to ensure our schools would be safe for students,' said KPRDSB director of education Rita Russo of Monday classes.

  Education

  Nov 4, 2022
• Ontario seeks to have education workers’ strike declared illegal

  Ontario is seeking to have a walkout by education workers declared illegal by the Ontario Labour Relations Board and actions by union leaders declared unlawful.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2022
• ‘A crossroads for the entire labour movement’: Unions prepare to face down Ford government

  Unions across Ontario are expressing growing discontent with the government after legislation was introduced to outlaw a planned strike and impose a contract on education workers.

  Education

  Nov 2, 2022
• Union members set to protest anti-strike legislation outside Ontario Ministry of Labour

  The Ontario Federation of Labour has organized an "emergency rally" in downtown Toronto for 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

  Economy

  Nov 1, 2022
• Toronto District School Board set to close Friday as CUPE strike looms

  In a statement issued Monday evening, the Toronto District School Board said it would have 'no choice' but to close schools Friday.

  Education

  Oct 31, 2022
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• Peterborough public, Catholic schools to close if CUPE education workers strike, withdraw services

  Director of Education Rita Russo says if there is a full withdrawal of service by CUPE employees, the board will close its schools to students.

  Education

  Oct 28, 2022
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• Education workers rally outside Toronto Congress Centre ahead of Doug Ford event

  The rally comes as CUPE and the PC government stand at an impasse on salary negotiations; education workers will soon be in a legal strike position.

  Education

  Oct 22, 2022