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CUPE National President Mark Hancock in front of a massive group of public and private sector labour leaders announcing Doug Ford will rescind Bill 28. #onpoli
OSBCU President Laura Walton says they have confirmed Doug Ford will repeal Bill 28 in its entirety. Says they will collapse picket lines as a sign of good faith and return to bargaining table. #onpoli
OSBCU President Laura Walton says education workers need a deal that is freely negotiated. The organization and mobilization of members will ensure that they can reach a deal. "We have our bargaining rights back." #onpoli
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This is not about “keeping kids in classrooms.” It’s about imposing a contract that is not fair or equitable.

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#ontedsolidarity #CUPESolidarity #onted #ontpoli
There were several options that could have been used to prevent any strike or other labour disruption, all without using the notwithstanding clause. The only problem for the government is that these other options would have most likely resulted in higher wage settlements.

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For instance, @fordnation could have legislated that there be binding arbitration. So, in lieu of a negotiated collective agreement (with labour action possible), an independent arbitrator would decide what the fair outcome should be.

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