Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is laying off 34 elementary teachers and has put another 100 on notice that their jobs will be made redundant after the spring break. "Today, we are regrettably informing 34 elementary teachers who work within system roles that they are surplus," Figueiredo wrote in the notice. "Following the spring break, we will be informing a further 100 staff — primarily elementary teachers, early childhood educators, and staff impacted by school closures, that their roles are redundant." Yet another harm inflicted on teachers, union saysMeanwhile, Jeff Sorensen, president Hamilton-Wentworth Elementary Teachers' Local, says this is yet another harm inflicted on teachers by the provincial government of Doug Ford. Sorensen said the provincial government needs to invest in education and it starts with keeping teachers on the job during the pandemic.

Source: CBC News April 09, 2021 19:00 UTC