Teachers Unions
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Education union accuses Ford government of ‘fear-mongering’Education Minister Stephen Lecce laid out the government's expectations for the upcoming school year, insisting that students have access to regular in-class lessons.EducationJul 26, 2022
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Judge rules against Ontario third party campaign finance rules declaring it unconstitutionalAn Ontario judge has struck down a limit on third-party ad spending introduced by Premier Doug Ford's government, declaring recent changes to the law unconstitutional.PoliticsJun 9, 2021
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RCMP investigating newspaper ads attacking Ontario teachers’ unionsThe police force said it's probing the matter but wouldn't comment further because the investigation is ongoing.CanadaMay 4, 2021
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Scott Thompson: Why wouldn’t you hire the best teacher for the job?As Ontario moves to eliminate the policy of favouring seniority for teaching jobs, Scott Thompson says hiring a person based on merit seems like common sense.CommentaryOct 16, 2020
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Scott Thompson: Government in ‘no win’ situation with teacher unionsScott Thompson says teachers' unions are 'inflaming parents' with their legal challenge to the Ontario government's back-to-school plan.CommentarySep 3, 2020
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Scott Thompson: It’s time for teachers to focus on the future — because we have no choiceCoronavirus has changed the way we think of the world to come, and hopefully teachers remember that, Scott Thompson says.CommentaryJul 16, 2020
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‘We’re losing our patience’: Doug Ford slams teachers’ unions ahead of week filled with job action"They have to get back in the classroom, bottom line ... These unions are holding the people hostage — and the kids. It's unfair," Premier Doug Ford said.EducationFeb 2, 2020
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Scott Thompson: What do I want for Christmas? Peace between teachers and the provinceNothing says 'peace and goodwill' like our regular contract labour disruptions at a school near you, Scott Thompson says.CommentaryDec 12, 2019
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Ontario teachers’ unions launch charter challenges of law capping wage increases against provinceThe unions, representing teachers in public elementary, public high school, Catholic and French boards, say they are each filing a separate constitutional challenge.EducationDec 12, 2019
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Teachers’ unions to announce legal challenge against Bill 124 ThursdayThe OSSTF, EFTO, OECTA and AEFO say Bill 124 impedes free collective bargaining.EducationDec 11, 2019
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