Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Teachers Union Plan Rally Against Back to Work Bill

Union leaders say thousands of teachers are expected to rally today at Queen's Park to protest legislation that would freeze teachers' wages and cut benefits.

The unions have vowed to challenge the Liberal legislation all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada if it is passed.

The bill introduced yesterday will likely become law, as the Progressive Conservative have agreed to support the legislation.

It would not only rein in compensation, but also give the government the power to ban strikes and lockouts.

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario says the legislation will take away the collective bargaining rights of teachers and educators.