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My 16 yr old just texted me and said that the teachers are going on strike and there's no school Thursday. Anyone know what's going on?

Katy wrote:My 16 yr old just texted me and said that the teachers are going on strike and there's no school Thursday. Anyone know what's going on?

I think they are having a one day province-wide walkout to force their contract demands.

Silly question, but is it for both separate and public school systems?

Gotta love cell phones.. he (my 16 yr old) said that they might be doing it on Friday as well.

Katy wrote:Gotta love cell phones.. he (my 16 yr old) said that they might be doing it on Friday as well.

As far as I have heasd it is only going to be on Thursday. I am wondering if the school boards are not going to retaliate and then lock the teachers out for a day??? Or is your son looking for a four day weekend????

Katy wrote:Gotta love cell phones.. he (my 16 yr old) said that they might be doing it on Friday as well.

Don't know a neighbour is a teacher - public board - and she told me about it last night.

As much as any teenager that would love to get out of school for the day (or a 4 day weekend), he wouldn't lie to me about THAT. He knows he'd be consequenced and he fears my consequences.

Katy wrote:As much as any teenager that would love to get out of school for the day (or a 4 day weekend), he wouldn't lie to me about THAT. He knows he'd be consequenced and he fears my consequences.

I only heard Thursday.
And about your son lying for a four day weekend just joking......

S'all good. However, I feel bad for parents with kids that can't stay home by themselves.. I remember being in that position at one time, and I hope the public knows soon, because parents are going to be scrambling to have someone watch their kids, or a lot of people are going to have to be taking time off from work.

Katy wrote:S'all good. However, I feel bad for parents with kids that can't stay home by themselves.. I remember being in that position at one time, and I hope the public knows soon, because parents are going to be scrambling to have someone watch their kids, or a lot of people are going to have to be taking time off from work.

Oh it is going to be a pain for a lot of people.