The government may have changed the name of the Grants for Student Needs, but the cuts are clear.
Read #OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal's statement on the Ford government's disappointing #OntEd funding announcement, and the impact it will have on students:
https://www.catholicteachers.ca/News-Events/News/Releases/ford-govt-rebrand-tries-to-hide-cuts
#OECTA
HAPPENING NOW - #OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal calls on the Ford govt to use the 2024 budget to:
➡️stop placing profits ahead of people
➡️abandon reckless cuts
➡️do what our students desperately need – make real investments in #OntEd. #CatholicTeachers
"Our goal – as ALWAYS – is to reach the best possible deal to better support all #OntEd students & teachers, & to address key issues facing publicly funded schools across Ontario."
- #OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal #CatholicTeachers #onpoli
Full article available at CityNews!
From #OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal:
“After a long and difficult round of negotiations, we sign an agreement with #OCSTA Director Patrick Daly & the Ontario government.
Despite the challenging process, we delivered for #CatholicTeachers & #onted students – proof that free & fair collective bargaining works.”
“Teacher shortages are not a new issue, but Doug Ford's lack of planning and inadequate investment in #onted has exacerbated the problem.”
- #OECTA Niagara Elementary Unit President Jennifer McArthur #CatholicTeachers #onpoli
Doug Ford & Stephen Lecce need to start meaningfully collaborating with #onted teachers, says #OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal.
This govt's lack of respect for teachers is demoralizing, & it's causing people to leave the profession or never enter it.
https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-government-is-to-blame-for-ontarios-teacher-recruitment-and-retention-crisis-unions-charge/article_5d5039ac-d1aa-11ee-82e3-6f1488de5b68.html
There are critical issues in #onted – issues #CatholicTeachers identified, that can only be addressed at the bargaining table, says #OECTA President.
Doug Ford & OCSTA's lack of urgency in providing bargaining dates is confusing & concerning. #onpoli
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/02/15/ontario-tentative-deal-french-language-school-teachers-lecce/
From #OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal:
“Catholic teachers are proud to have played a lead role, fighting to defend the rights of workers and all Ontarians.
Doug Ford needs to accept the Bill 124 court rulings and start supporting public sector workers instead of targeting them.”
From #OECTA VP Chris Cowley:
"Proud to join #OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal & health care advocates to demand real investments by the Ford government to strengthen public health care in Ontario."
"Those who display the Pride flag are engaging in an act of inclusivity & love."
"The proposed motion is an affront to the core teachings of Catholicism, & the core mission of York Catholic schools." #CatholicTeachers #onted
- York #OECTA President Mike Totten👏
Premier Ford & Minister Lecce want to cut corners, but there are no shortcuts to properly supporting #onted students & teachers, which is why #CatholicTeachers are committed to reaching a fair deal at the table, highlights #OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal👇. #onpoli
From #OECTA President René Jansen in de Wal:
“Another Doug Ford & Stephen Lecce curriculum change where more resources went into the media announcement than #onted students, teachers, and education workers will likely ever see in the classroom. #CatholicTeachers #onpoli”
From #OECTA VP Chris Cowley:
“Honoured to join #CTFFCE colleagues from across Canada at the Education International regional meeting of North American and Caribbean nations.
Excellent discussion of issues facing our profession and principles that unite us as educators.🇨🇦🇲🇽”
💯Shoutout to #CatholicTeacher Mrs. Rocco of Waterloo #OECTA with the hands-on, collaborative classroom activities!
“We shouldn’t be going to work to be hit, spit on, or kicked."
- #OECTA Simcoe Muskoka Elementary Unit President Kent MacDonald
Premier Ford & Minister Lecce MUST address violence across #onted – students & teachers need to be safe & supported in schools.
Ontario Catholic teachers one step closer to potential job action
The union representing Catholic teachers is moving to conciliation in its ongoing talks with the Ford government over a new contract.
#globalnews #Education #OECTA #OntarioEducation #OntarioEnglishCatholicTeachers'Association
https://globalnews.ca/news/10141950/ontario-catholic-teachers-conciliation/
#OECTA OTF Table Officer Andrew Robertson and member Megan Ristimaki – both first time at the mic 👏 – champion the importance of women's reproductive rights, paid menstruation & menopause leave, & access to menstrual products in #onted schools at #OFL2023. #CatholicTeachers #EnoughIsEnough
... general strike. This prospect terrified CUPE and the entire union bureaucracy, which worked overtime during a weekend in early November to ...
As has been the case throughout the 14 months since teachers’ contracts expired at the end of August 2022, the principal concern of the union bureaucracies following the votes has been to block a strike.#Canada #teachers #schools #education #Ontario #OSSTF #ETFO #OECTA #DougFord #libranet.de/search?tag=
Ontario education unions work to block teachers’ struggle despite massive strike votes
#OECTA PVNC President Bart Scollard joins Ontario NDP Education Critic Chandra Pasma and local education union leaders to call on Premier Ford and Minister Lecce to make real govt investments in #onted that prioritize student success. #CatholicTeachers #onpoli
👏👏 Congratulations to #CatholicTeacher and Waterloo #OECTA Unit member Ted Mukhar, who was recently named a CIVIX Ambassador for his outstanding work to promote civics in education in the classroom. #onted
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