Tuesday, August 21, 2012

MPP Reacts To Legislature Recall

Ontario politicians are having their summer recess interrupted.

They're being recalled to the legislature Monday when the Liberal government will introduce a bill to impose a two-year contract on 93,000 Ontario teachers that would cut wages and benefits.

If the bill is passed, the government would also have the power to ban a strike or lockout for the next two school years.

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell says teachers don't deserve this.

Campbell says the teachers have been bargaining in good faith and have earned the right to continue.

She is accusing Premier McGuinty of manufacturing a crisis.

Campbell adds legislating an agreement could end up costing taxpayers nearly $780-million rather than saving them money.

She also believes it's more about gaining seats in the legislature as the move comes just days before two key by-elections.