Public elementary school teachers in Toronto, York, Ottawa to hold 1-day strike

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Toronto, Jan 15 (Canadian-Media): A notice has been given by the the union representing public elementary school teachers in Ontario that one day-strike by its members will begin next Monday unless a deal is reached with the province by the end of this week, media reports said.

According to the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO)'s statement issued Wednesday morning, the public school boards that could be affected by the possible strike on Monday are: Toronto District School Board; York Region District School Board; and Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

The key issues that are being demanded by ETFO are: more supports for students with special needs, addressing violence in schools and preserving full-day kindergarten seeking two percent wage increase as against one percent offered by the government.