Ontario elementary teachers announce latest round of strikes for Thursday

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One-day strikes will take place at the Avon-Maitland, Halton, Niagara and Lakehead school boards

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.The union representing Ontario’s elementary school teachers has announced its latest round of rotating strikes at four more school boards will take place on Thursday.

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario said the one-day strike on Thursday will take place at the Avon-Maitland, Halton, Niagara and Lakehead school boards. The latest round of job action comes after the ETFO announced one-day strikes at several school boards from Monday to Wednesday.ETFO President Sam Hammond said they’re urging Education Minister Stephen Lecce to get to the bargaining table to discuss smaller class sizes and more support for children with special needs.The Ontario government announced earlier this week that it would compensate parents for childcare costs during elementary school strikes.

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Sadly in the next election either the NDP or the libs will promise the unions whatever they want in order to get their votes.

Good time for freezing rain an bitter cold winds hehehehe

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Daycares should replace public schools...just as effective as the lousy public education system and much cheaper.....massive reform is required

Change the bottom part of the flag to “my pay and benefits” and it would more accurately reflect their demands.

Enrollment decreases yet hires increase. These spoiled brats need to finally be put in their place. Legislate these greedy power hungy teachers back to work and fine the union until they have no money left.

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