Two Ottawa school boards have closed schools to in-person learning today, as thousands of early childhood educators, librarians, custodians and other education workers walk off the job to back demands for a new contract.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says its 55,000 members are participating in a "Political Protest" after talks ended on Thursday with no agreement between the union and the Ontario government. The strike comes hours afteron education workers and made the job action illegal.
"Our students would not be safe to be at school, so our students will remain at home. Our staff will connect with them, and find out what logistical challenges they might have," Ottawa Catholic School Board Director of Education Thomas D'Amico said. D'Amico says today will be used for staff to set up online learning for students, and classes will follow the regular school schedule online on Monday if the strike continues.
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