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Ontario elementary teachers’ union say bargaining talks with province have stalled
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says bargaining with the Progressive Conservative government has reached a virtual standstill. Continue reading
Ontario elementary teacher’s union asks members to vote on strike mandate
The union representing Ontario’s elementary school teachers says it will spend the next two months holding member meetings and gauging the possibility of a general strike. Continue reading
Ontario educational workers hold strike vote as students head back to school
The union representing 55,000 education workers in Ontario is asking for a strike mandate from its members as students head back to class across the province. Continue reading
B.C. teachers’ union says province trying to force class size, composition concessions
“They proved in opposition that they knew that the system needs more support, not less. Now they seem to be … trying to make cuts.” Continue reading
‘Completely untrue’: B.C. teachers’ union president says province seeking contract concessions
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The BC Teachers’ Federation is firing back at the province over its assertion employers aren’t seeking concessions from educators in contract talks. Continue reading
Class size, composition making for ‘rougher than expected’ teachers’ contract negotiations: advocate
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The province and teachers are locked in tough negotiations, with teachers’ latest contract expiring on June 30. Continue reading
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Premier Doug Ford tells teachers not to strike as contract bargaining nears
When asked today if he was preparing for the possibility of a strike, Ford said teachers have waged job action against Ontario governments of every stripe, and he says they have to get with the times. Continue reading
BCTF president-elect Teri Mooring to focus on wage increases, recruitment amid contract negotiations
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Teachers’ Federation has elected Teri Mooring as the union’s new president. Continue reading
School boards directed to teach ‘2010 interim curriculum that is not widely known’ for sex-ed
The school year has officially kicked off, and for teachers, there is still confusion regarding the sex-ed curriculum. Continue reading
N.S. school psychologists, speech pathologists raise concerns over hiring of non-union workers
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
Global News has obtained screen shots of notices on the HRSCE’s internal hiring system. Continue reading