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Ontario English Catholic teachers schedule strike vote amid stalled bargaining

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Jones, A. (2026, September 14). Ontario English Catholic teachers schedule strike vote amid stalled bargaining. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/ontario-english-catholic-teachers-schedule-strike-vote-amid-stalled-bargaining/article_77b0afd3-8e1c-5c11-9d3d-09164fdf29d8.html

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Ontario’s English Catholic teachers are planning to hold a strike vote in November due to stalled contract negotiations with the government. The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association notified its members of this upcoming vote, asserting it will demonstrate the need for significant advancements during the bargaining process.

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Ontario's English Catholic teachers have scheduled a strike vote for November 12 and 13, as contract talks with the government remain at an impasse. The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) claims that this move aims to send a message to the government about the need for meaningful progress during bargaining sessions. Among the issues OECTA seeks to address are eligibility criteria for leaves, class sizes, and funding for professional development. While OECTA president René Jansen in de Wal emphasized that a yes vote does not necessarily mean an actual strike will occur, it underscores teachers' unity and determination regarding their concerns. The union represents approximately 70,000 members who educate around 285,000 students across the province.

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Ontario’s English Catholic teachers have scheduled a strike vote in November, as contract talks have yet to move past initial stages. asserted

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The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association says in a message to its members today that a strike vote will send a message to the government that there needs to be meaningful progress at the bargaining table. asserted

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Ontario English Catholic teachers schedule strike vote amid stalled bargaining

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