TEACHERS GIVE THEIR NEGOTIATING TEAM STRONG STRIKE MANDATE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Hamilton, ON—November 27, 2008

On Wednesday, November 26th, public secondary school teachers in Hamilton-Wentworth, OSSTF District 21 provided their negotiations team with an overwhelming mandate of 93% in favour of a strike.

“It is clear from the membership that strips to their collective agreement are unacceptable,” said Carl Chopp, Chief Negotiator. “Teachers know that good working conditions translate into positive learning conditions for students.”

Any negotiated Provincial frameworks that are reached with the Ontario government will determine teacher salaries and the length of their collective agreement. The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board must be prepared to negotiate the remainder of the collective agreement.

“Our team hopes to continue negotiations with the Board in an attempt to reach a fair collective agreement. We are committed to doing so in order to avoid job action and disruption to our learning communities,” stated Chantal Mancini, President.


Contact:
Chantal Mancini, President
OSSTF District 21 Hamilton-Wentworth
osstf21pres@quickclic.net
905-574-8285