What you need to know as Ontario education workers issue another strike notice
The Ontario government — in a bid to block the union’s first strike action — tabled and passed a piece of back-to-work legislation, known as Bill 28, which used the controversial notwithstanding clause in order to guard against constitutional challenges.
The legislation included fines of up to $4,000 per employee per day for those found guilty of violating the prohibition on strikes and up to $500,000 a day for the union.In a bid to end the labour action and reopen schools, Premier Doug Ford said his government would repeal the legislation.Everything you need to know as Ontario education workers consider strikeWalton said members will walk off the job for a “full strike” on Monday if the two sides cannot reach a deal.
Earlier this month CUPE members and members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union walked off the job. As a result, several school boards across the province were forced to close their doors to students.In a tweet Wednesday, the Toronto District School Board said it is “currently finalizing information” adding that it will “share updates with families as soon as possible.”
CUPE has issued a 5-day strike notice meaning a strike could begin as early as Monday, November 21 should an agreement not be reached. We are currently finalizing information and will share updates with families as soon as possible.Meanwhile, the Toronto Catholic District School Board said it is “committed to ensuring students can continue with their education despite any potential labour disruptions which are beyond the board’s control.
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