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Ontario education bargaining to begin, unions pushing for smaller class sizes

Education bargaining season is starting in Ontario and the unions say their priorities include smaller class sizes, improved special education funding and higher wages.

Teachers’ union calls on province to end mandatory e-learning in Ontario schools

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation is calling on the province to eliminate mandatory e-learning courses in high schools, arguing the policy is inconsistent with efforts to reduce screen time and distractions in classrooms.

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Ontario picks vendor for new $750 teacher spending program. Critics say government ‘oblivious to how the system works’

Education Minister Paul Calandra says the portal for teachers to buy supplies will open a week before classes begin next month.

Bargaining pause means Ontario teachers, education workers to start school year without contract

Union says members aren’t going to “jump” into job action right away.
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Editor's Message

Welcome back! As we begin a new Federation year, we hope you return feeling rested, renewed, and proud of what we accomplished together. The year ahead will bring new challenges and opportunities, and Update will continue to keep you informed, connected, and engaged as we navigate them together.
We’re also excited to welcome you back with a fresh new look for Update. This refreshed design builds on the newsletter you know while making it more engaging, accessible, and visually connected to the Federation. We hope you enjoy the new look and continue to turn to Update for the stories, issues, and information that matter to you. Here’s to another year of solidarity and collective action!
With love and solidarity, always,
Munib Sajjad, Update Editor

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