Ontario education unions serve notice to bargain as possible September strike looms
Ontario's education unions have initiated bargaining for new collective agreements with the government, signaling a potential strike in September. The unions, representing over 255,000 teachers and education workers, are preparing for strike votes while hoping for productive negotiations. Key issues include class sizes, staffing needs, and proposed changes to sick leave provisions.
- ▪The education unions' current contracts expire on August 31.
- ▪Negotiations must legally begin within 15 days of the notice to bargain.
- ▪The unions are preparing for strike votes, although they hope to avoid a strike.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOntario’s education unions have served notice to begin bargaining new collective agreements with the government, with some teachers and education workers already preparing for the possibility of a strike in September.On Wednesday, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association, Ontario School Board Council of Unions (CUPE-OSBCU), Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation and L’Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens each served notice to bargain.Bargaining must now legally begin within 15 days.The unions represent more than 255,000 teachers and education workers across the province.Open this photo in gallery:Ontario Education…
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