“Yet, for more than two months now, they have simply ignored our repeated offer to do just that by postponing pending strike actions.” “Despite their hollow claims, the Premier and the Minister are focused on one thing only: their careless, dangerous agenda of larger classes, mandatory e-learning, and fewer supports for the most vulnerable students,” continued Bischof.“It’s time for the Premier and the Minister to listen to the people of Ontario, abandon their campaign of disinformation, and negotiate, in good faith, an agreement that is good for the students of Ontario,” concluded Bischof.Chapter One — Background and Chronological Overview OSSTF/FEESO members in other school boards across the province will … NOT participate in extracurricular activities at any time. All schools will be closed.
Elementary and high school teachers in York Region’s Catholic and public school boards are set to hit the picket line in escalating job action that will find local schools shut down for three days in total next week.Here’s what you need to know about teacher strike action the week of Feb. 3.While contract talks have restarted between the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and the Ontario government, union president Sam Hammond said if central agreements are not reached by today, Jan. 31, it will escalate its provincewide rotating strikes.Hammond has said that talks must include appropriate funding for special education, a strategy to address classroom violence, maintaining Ontario’s internationally recognized kindergarten program, fair hiring practices, class sizes that meet the needs of elementary students, and compensation that keeps up with inflation.If a new deal is not struck today, elementary teachers will walk off the job Thursday, Feb. 6 in a provincewide strike and Friday, Feb. 7 in the series of rotating one-day strikes that include York Region District School Board.Bargaining is set to resume Monday, Feb. 3 between the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association and the province, however, the union said its planned provincewide one-day strike on Tuesday, Feb. 4 will still go ahead.Next week will mark the second one-day strike that has closed publicly funded Catholic district school boards, including here in York Region.“Strike action is tough for everyone, but it is a sacrifice we need to make to show the government we will not be deterred in our efforts to protect what we have worked so hard to build,” union president Liz Stuart said. Parents they will need to find alternative childcare options during … Alternative Childcare: Strike … Get $200 in free ad credits and a NewmarketToday Community HUB Profile 'Deeply troubling' allegations against York Region CAS management spark provincial probe
UPDATE (Jan. 15, 2:40 p.m. OECTA Elementary and high school teachers in York Region’s Catholic and public school boards are set to hit the picket line in escalating job action that will find local schools shut down for three days in total next week. Comments on this story are moderated according to ourIt is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges.Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered onCertain eastern Ontario schools are closing Friday for this week's rotating strikes.What you should know about today's education strikes ETFO has announced a one day strike on Jan 20. English Catholic teachers will strike on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at all elementary and … February 26, 2020 — Letter to Parents/Guardians: REMINDER: 1-Day Strike on February 28, 2020: Dear Parents and Guardians, This is a reminder that OSSTF has announced that DDSB staff members represented by OSSTF will participate in a one-day, full withdrawal of services on Friday, February 28, 2020 unless notified otherwise. Here's what's keeping the Ford government and unions apartOECTA suspends rotating one-day strikes and returns to bargaining table Thousands of teachers, education workers and their supporters To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Teachers in York Region will join those in Peel Region and Simcoe County during another walkout on Feb. 13. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted.By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. 15203 Yonge Street Aurora , ON, L4G 1L8 Tel: 905-841-1314 Tel: 416-969-8133 Fax: 905-841-8889 Email: inquiries@ypce.com The York Region District School Board is facing yet another case of racism among its ranks after a trustee allegedly directed a slur at a black parent during a public meeting last month. “Please do not send any children to secondary school on Feb. 4. The union decided to cancel the pending strike because of the potential for inclement weather. Elementary schools will be open for students on Wednesday, February 12 and Friday, February 14. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. ET): The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario will stage a one-day strike on Monday, Jan. 20 at the Toronto, York Region and Ottawa-Carleton school boards. While contract talks have … Strike votes by OSSTF-EW members are continuing and are expected to be completed by November 15, 2019.
Job action by teachers and education workers is expected to continue this week with strikes scheduled on Friday affecting schools in Guelph and Wellington County.Four education unions continue to negotiate with the province on new contracts.A planned strike by the union representing teachers and education workers in French-language schools set for Thursday has been cancelled. All Elementary and Secondary Schools Closed to Students - February 21. Contract talks stalled between the government and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation in December 2019.Union president Harvey Bischof has offered to postpone pending job actions if the government agrees to return to, and maintain, the class-size ratios and staffing levels that were in place in Ontario schools in 2019.A one-day strike is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 4 in several Ontario school boards, including York Region District School Board and the York Region Catholic District School Board. Update: April 28, 2020 Today, it was announced that the tentative central agreements (reached on March 20) with the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) have been ratified by the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) and the union. I urge OSSTF to bring forward reasonable proposals to be bargained at the table that enhance the student experience, not compensation for their members, so we can reach a deal that keeps our students in class. YRDSB elementary schools are closed to students on Feb. 11 and 13.