NEWS RELEASE
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA
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In the event of a province-wide strike by CUPE members, the DSBN will have no choice but to close all schools and cancel transportation. Safety is our number one priority and without CUPE members in schools we would not be able to maintain a safe environment.
We encourage parents to begin making alternate child care arrangements for their children.
In the event of a strike:
- All schools will be closed for instructional purposes for the duration of the strike
- School based child care will continue for those already registered
- All non-CUPE staff will report to work as normal
- All school rental permits will be cancelled
- Night school credit courses will continue to operate
Bargaining is expected to continue on Friday. If a deal is reached and there is no strike, schools will be open as usual on Monday. This is a province-wide job action and must be resolved at that level. It is not a dispute between the DSBN and CUPE. We value the hard work of our CUPE members.
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