Churchill warned that an illegal strike could lead to fines for the union and individual teachers. He said the main issue driving opposition to the reforms is a proposal to remove 1,000 principals and vice-principals from the teachers union. As union members, these administrators can face a conflict of interest when supervising staff while also receiving directives from their union, Churchill said. The teachers union has already rejected an $800,000 offer from the government to cover lost union dues. Last February, the Liberals imposed a contract after the teachers union rejected three tentative agreements.

Source: National Post February 14, 2018 17:09 UTC