Scott Thompson: What do I want for Christmas? Peace between teachers and the province
Nothing says ‘peace and goodwill’ like our regular contract labour disruptions at a school near you, Scott Thompson says. Continue reading
Teachers Unions
Ontario teachers’ unions launch charter challenges of law capping wage increases against province
The unions, representing teachers in public elementary, public high school, Catholic and French boards, say they are each filing a separate constitutional challenge. Continue reading
Teachers’ unions to announce legal challenge against Bill 124 Thursday
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The OSSTF, EFTO, OECTA and AEFO say Bill 124 impedes free collective bargaining. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Ontario teachers’ unions need to progress after more than 40 years of conflict
It seems the entire world is advancing, except for how the teachers’ unions and the government of the day reach a contract settlement, Scott Thompson says. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Will our kids be used as pawns in the next federal election?
When will the heavy artillery come out? Just before Canadians go to the polls, Scott Thompson suggests. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Our teachers are failing students — who is more important here?
There’s one constant that has remained in Ontario education, Scott Thompson writes: the ongoing fight between teachers’ unions and the government of the day. Continue reading
Kingston-area teachers’ unions hold public forum to talk about sex-ed changes
A group of concerned parents and educators gathered to talk sexual education at a public forum on Monday evening. Continue reading
Auditor general ‘surprised’ to find Ontario government gave $80M to teachers’ unions
Ontario’s auditor general opened the education ministry’s books to examine $3.8 million in payments to unions, but was “surprised” to find an additional $80 million in funding, about a quarter of that with “no strings attached.” Continue reading
Ontario Progressive Conservatives want auditor general to investigate union payments
Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives say they are going to ask the auditor general to look into $3.74 million the government paid the unions representing teachers and education workers over the past three rounds of bargaining. Continue reading