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Loss of confidence in Saint Mary's leadership | SaltWireIn a province-wide electronic vote held on Thursday, 10,313 Nova Scotia Techers Union members, including substitute teachers who were eligible, voted 98 per cent in favour of a strike mandate.
“They want to see a plan to end the teacher shortage that focuses on retention and ensures that our substitutes aren’t among the lowest paid in Canada. Teachers want government to come to the table and be prepared to negotiate a fair contract in the best interest of students, teachers and families, but so far that just hasn’t been the case.”Former treasurer with Inverness local of NSTU to be sentenced; Cape Breton Court Report for Jan.
“Our kids and their teachers deserve better. It’s my sincere wish that government will see this result and come back to the table prepared to engage in meaningful discussions.”Becky Druhan, minister of education and early childhood development for the province, said while she’s disappointed with the vote results, she’s not surprised.
Druhan said students and families deserve an uninterrupted school year, fully engaged in learning and all the other positive experiences they have at school.
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