Education workers short staffed and underpaid, union boss says
More educational assistants, custodians, ‘real wage increase’ needed Education workers short staffed and underpaid, union boss says – Sault Ste. Marie News (sootoday.com)
Durham Catholic’s controversial anti-racism policy is back up for debate
The DCDSB’s new anti-racism policy will be reviewed at a special board meeting on Sept. 21 Durham Catholic’s controversial anti-racism policy is back up for debate (durhamregion.com)
Shortage of school bus drivers causing delays in Toronto, with taxis being used to shuttle kids to and from class
A shortage of drivers is causing delays and resulting in Toronto school bus operators using taxis to shuttle kids to and from class — a move that’s created confusion and unease for some parents. School…
Are GTA teachers retiring en masse? Here’s a look at what’s happening and why
School boards have seen a slight uptick in retirements, but unlike in the past when a teacher might work beyond their eligible date, some are calling it quits as soon as they can. Are GTA…
Constitutional challenge of Ontario’s wage-cap bill begins in court
Groups representing thousands of public sector employees will be going up against the Ontario government in court this week as the two sides argue over a law that has capped wages for workers. Ontario wage-cap…
EDUCATION MINISTER STEPHEN LECCE TALKS THE RETURN TO SCHOOL IN ONTARIO WITH MOORE IN THE MORNING.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce talks the return to school in Ontario with Moore In The Morning. Education Minister Stephen Lecce talks the return to school in Ontario with Moore In The Morning. (iheartradio.ca)
Educational assistants in Ontario say they’re fighting to make a livable wage
Contract between education workers and provincial government expired on Aug. 31 Educational assistants in Ontario say they’re fighting to make a livable wage | CBC News
Students have ‘right to learn,’ says Doug Ford government as contract talks heat up
Teachers union president accuses Ontario PCs of ‘instilling fear’ in parents as school year begins Students have ‘right to learn,’ says Doug Ford government as contract talks heat up | CBC News
A ‘return to normal’ this school year, Stephen Lecce pledges
Lecce’s comments come as the government, school boards and education unions continue negotiating after all contracts expired at the end of August. Education Minister Stephen Lecce pledges normal school year | The Star
‘This is a concern’: Most Waterloo Region children not fully vaccinated ahead of return to school
As young learners get ready to go back to school with most pandemic restrictions lifted, the majority of their classmates in Waterloo Region will not be fully vaccinated. ‘This is a concern’: Most Waterloo Region…