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Teachers’ federation rejects more work for retirees, despite staff shortages
Retirees have recently been allowed to work up to 95 days without affecting their retirement benefits, but the Ontario Teachers’ Federation said that was allowed temporarily in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers’ federation rejects…
Sask. teachers announce provincewide strike on budget day, Hoopla faces cancellation
“Government’s unwillingness to work with teachers in finding any path forward has forced this decision, which will impact students and communities both big and small across the province,” STF president Samantha Becotte said in the…
B.C. relying on uncertified instructors to teach in elementary, secondary schools
In another indication of how acute the B.C. teacher shortage is, the Ministry of Education’s latest figures show just how much schools in the province are relying on non-certified individuals to act as teachers in…
Sask. teacher strikes have made ‘class complexity’ a hot topic. How might it affect your local school?
Labour negotiations in Saskatchewan are putting the focus on ‘classroom complexity’ Sask. teacher strikes have made ‘class complexity’ a hot topic. How might it affect your local school? | CBC News
OECTA members to vote on a new contract
The executive of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association and it’s unit presidents have voted in favour of an agreement with the province. OECTA members to vote on a new contract | CKDR
‘Slap in the face’: Local schools leaning on unqualified teachers
‘You’re just grabbing a warm body to fill the void and it takes away from what we do,’ laments union official; OSSTF blames Ford, says it’s ‘a mess of their own making’ ‘Slap in the…