ETFO Strike

• All 4 Ontario teacher unions now striking after French educators announce plans for provincewide walkouts

  The Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO) said it will begin holding provincewide walkouts once a week starting Thursday after contract talks with the government stalled.

  Education

  Feb 7, 2020
  
• Durham teachers striking for more support in classrooms

  Teachers across Durham Region took to the picket lines Tuesday. Several teachers claim increased class sizes will strain the system, putting quality of education at risk.

  Feb 4, 2020
  
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• Contract talks between ETFO, Ontario government break down

  After resuming contract talks on Wednesday, ETFO and the Ontario government say negotiations broke down Friday evening. The union said it will ramp up strikes next week.

  Education

  Jan 31, 2020
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• 3rd day of talks begin between Ontario’s public elementary teachers, government

  Friday is the deadline the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario has given to reach a deal with the government or the union will ramp up strikes next week.

  Education

  Jan 31, 2020
• Ontario elementary teacher strikes to hit three school boards as contract talks resume

  The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario has been staging one-day, rotating strikes since last week, and the union is targeting boards in Durham, Lambton Kent and Algoma on Thursday.

  Education

  Jan 30, 2020
• City of Barrie offering day camps to accommodate scheduled Monday school closures

  The camps will be offered at the East Bayfield Community Centre and Holly Community Centre.

  Education

  Jan 23, 2020
• Report cards cancelled for public elementary schools in Waterloo region, board announces

  ”Currently, public elementary teachers across Ontario are taking part in strike action. This action includes not completing a full report card."

  Education

  Jan 23, 2020
• How to get government child care funding during Ontario teachers strike

  On Wednesday, the province announced it will pay parents whose children are affected by striking teachers.

  Education

  Jan 16, 2020
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• Ontario’s elementary teachers planning to start rotating strikes amid contract talks

  The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario said Thursday that "if the government refuses to address critical issues" by Jan. 17, its members will start a full withdrawal of services on a rotating basis the following Monday. No bargaining dates are scheduled so far between now and the planned strikes.

  Education

  Jan 9, 2020