Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association president Liz Stuart says it was a particularly difficult round of negotiations as the Ontario government sought to implement what she called "significant cuts" to publicly funded education.

Global News takes a look at possible next steps in the disputes between the provincial government and four teachers' unions.

Starting Tuesday Dec. 10, elementary teachers in Ontario will be escalating job action by starting phase two of their work-to-rule campaign.

The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association said it has received a "no board" report, which puts them in a legal strike position on Dec. 21.