Labour showdown at Queen’s Park, as legislature deals with teacher contracts
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The Liberals have introduced controversial legislation that will force new contracts on thousands of Ontario teachers. The bill would rein in wages and cut benefits, as well as give the government the power to ban lockouts and strikes. Education Minister Laurel Broten says this will ensure the school year is free of labour disruptions, but three unions that oppose the bill say it’s completely unnecessary. The New Democrats say they won’t support the bill, but the Conservatives say they will, putting to rest any doubts about whether or not it will pass.
