Teachers
Ontario’s high school teachers begin the strike vote process
High school teachers across the province will participate in a strike vote in the coming weeks as pressure mounts during bargaining with the Ford government. Continue reading
Frontenac S.S. teachers, support workers and students join provincewide protest
“They’re not replacing teachers who are retiring, so we have a system that’s on the brink and these educators are out here to try and protect what we have.” Continue reading
Educators continue to raise concerns over class sizes in Saskatchewan
Concerns over class sizes in Saskatchewan were the focus at World Teachers Day celebrations at the Legislature in Regina. Continue reading
Ontario education workers launch job action as future of labour talks uncertain
CUPE’s Ontario School Board Council of Unions represents 55,000 education workers who will stop working overtime and performing extra duties. Continue reading
Ontario teachers’ union releases bargaining proposals, adds pressure on Ford government
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation took the rare step of publicly releasing its bargaining proposals, saying it hopes the move will make negotiations more transparent. Continue reading
Teachers removing religious symbols proves Bill 21 is a ‘good law’: education minister
By Anne Leclair Reporter
Quebec’s education minister says the fact that at least three teachers have agreed to remove their religious symbols at work is proof that his religious neutrality law is “a good law.” Continue reading
Saskatchewan government offers teachers 4% increase over 3 years
Full-time teachers would also receive a one-time payment of $1,500 in the first year of the contract, the Saskatchewan government said. Continue reading
Teachers return to school in B.C. uncertain over stalled contract talks
Talks have been put on pause until late September after the mediator ruled both sides were too far apart to reach a deal ahead of classes resuming Tuesday. Continue reading
B.C. teacher contract talks on hold until after school year starts
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The two sides are being advised to meet again with the mediator on Sept. 23 “to determine if a path forward can be identified.” Continue reading
Preparing for back to school at Kawartha Montessori School
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Staff, teachers, students and parents all pitch in to make sure Kawartha Montessori School is ready for classes to begin Tuesday Continue reading