Numerous teachers’ unions are at an impasse with the Ontario government over contract talks, which could prolong negotiations and push potential strike action well into the school year.
Education workers’ contracts are set to expire Monday night, according to Martha Hradowy, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF).
This year’s talks have stalled because teachers’ unions including the OSSTF and the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) couldn’t agree with the province on what items to negotiate centrally versus locally.