Local elementary teachers to hold strike vote next week

The Near North local of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario will be holding a strike vote on Monday,

The vote will follow a members meeting.

In a release, ETFO provincial President Sam Hammond says their goal is to reach an agreement at the central bargaining table without having to take job action.

Some of the key issues in bargaining with the province for the teachers include more support for students with special needs, the protection of Kindergarten, class size and class structure, and fair and transparent hiring practices.

Meetings will also be held on October 8 in Parry Sound and on October 24 in South River.

(photo by station staff)