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Ontario Education Union Talks Stall, Strike Votes Loom

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 25
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Talks regarding collective agreements between the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) and the Ford government have stalled. The OSSTF is now putting its members to a ballot regarding potential job action. This action follows calls made by the union to the Ford government to begin bargaining early in March, before existing agreements expired on August 31.

From torontosun.com

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The union stated that the strike vote is not a guarantee of a walkout but serves to strengthen the bargaining position. The move signals to the government that union membership is serious about the priorities they wish to discuss during negotiations.

The situation unfolds while other education unions, including the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), and the AEFO, are also facing upcoming membership ballots.

From torontosun.com

Who's involved

  • Marit StilesLeader of the Ontario New Democratic Party (ONDP) and Ontario MPP for Davenport

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