KAWARTHA LAKES-The Ministry of Education has announced the province will revoke Bill 28 and CUPE will withdraw its strike action.
“CUPE has agreed to withdraw their strike action and come back to the negotiating table. In return, at the earliest opportunity, we will revoke Bill 28 in its entirety and be at the table so that kids can return to the classroom after two difficult years. As we have always said and called for, kids need to be back in the classroom, where they belong.” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education in an email to Kawartha 411.
The Premier held a press conference earlier today saying he would agree to revoke Bill 28 if CUPE went back to work.
“I’m glad CUPE has agreed to withdraw its strike action so kids can return to class. We’ll be back at the table to negotiate a fair deal — for students, parents, workers and taxpayers.” said Premier Doug Ford.
CUPE Ontario president confirmed CUPE employees will be at work tomorrow morning but bargaining will continue.
55,000 CUPE members walked off the job on Friday after contract negotiations fell apart.
