Strike averted as Ontario reaches tentative deal with education workers

CUPE, Ontario government reach tentative agreement

A strike by education workers has been averted after a tentative agreement was reached between the Canadian Union of Public Employees, the union representing…

Schools open as CUPE and province reach tentative deal

Students are back in school today as the Ontario government and over 55,000 education workers have reached a tentative deal, avoiding a strike. Schools closed for two days in early November thanks to a strike action and members were prepared to do so again, with most school boards throughout the province prepared to have their doors closed in the midst of strike action. Limestone District School Board said they were “delighted” to report schools…

Students in class Monday as CUPE, Ontario government reach tentative deal – Cornwall Newswatch

BROCKVILLE/KEMPTVILLE – Thousands of students across Eastern Ontario will be heading to class today as a strike by non-teaching staff has been averted.The province and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) reached a tentative agreement Sunday as a strike deadline came and went.In a statement, Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the government’s focus during negotiations had “always been (about) keeping students in the classroom without…

Students in class Monday as CUPE, Ontario government reach tentative deal

BROCKVILLE/KEMPTVILLE – Thousands of students across Eastern Ontario will be heading to class today as a strike by non-teaching staff has been averted.The province and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) reached a tentative agreement Sunday as a strike deadline came and went.In a statement, Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the government’s focus during negotiations had “always been (about) keeping students in the classroom without…

Schools set to open after CUPE secures tentative deal, calls off strike

TORONTO — Schools across Ontario are open today after a weekend of talks between the government and education workers secured a tentative contract and averted a strike.

Schools set to open after CUPE secures tentative deal, calls off strike

TORONTO — Schools across Ontario are open today after a weekend of talks between the government and education workers secured a tentative contract and averted a strike.